International Harvester 856XL

The International Harvester 856XL is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 238.7 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 85 hp 63.4 kW. Transmission: IH Synchron. Operating weight: 8465 to 9082 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1985 Row-Crop tractor
1983 - 1985
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Neuss, Germany

International Harvester 856XL Engine
International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

International Harvester 856XL Power
Engine	85 hp 63.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	79.1 hp 59.0 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
XL cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	28 gal 106.0 L
Front axle	9.5 qts 9.0 L

Hydraulics
Pressure	2465 psi 170.0 bar
Pump flow	7.9 gpm 29.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	8708 lbs 3949 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	93.9 inches 238 cm
4WD Wheelbase	92.4 inches 234 cm
Weight	8465 to 9082 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
2WD Rear tire	16.9R34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	33
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	88

References
856XL published in 1984, by International Harvester
856XL published in 1984, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 238.7 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester DT-238
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	238.7 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.87x5.06 inches 98 x 129 mm
Power	85 hp 63.4 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Rated RPM	2300
Torque	229 lb-ft 310.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	12.7 qts 12.0 L
Coolant capacity	22.2 qts 21.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	310mm dry disc
Oil capacity	44.4 qts 42.0 L
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission — IH Synchron

Transmission	IH Synchron
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	310mm dry disc
Oil capacity	44.4 qts 42.0 L
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.

Dimensions

International Harvester 856XL Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	93.9 inches 238 cm
4WD Wheelbase	92.4 inches 234 cm
2WD Length	144.9 inches 368 cm
4WD Length	150.4 inches 382 cm
2WD Weight	8465 lbs 3839 kg
4WD Weight	9082 lbs 4119 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)	20.5 inches 52 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	15.9 inches 40 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	29.1 inches 73 cm
2WD Front tread	53 to 72 inches 134 to 182 cm
4WD Front tread	65 to 71 inches 165 to 180 cm
Rear tread	62 to 78 inches 157 to 198 cm

International Harvester 856XL Height
2WD Cab	104.9 inches 266 cm
4WD Cab	105.9 inches 268 cm
Exhaust	111.2 inches 282 cm

Photos

International Harvester 856XL

International Harvester 856XL