International Harvester 856 Technical Specifications
International Harvester 856 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1967 – 1971.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester 856 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
International Harvester 856 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
| Total built | 2,113 (diesel) |
| 4 (gasoline) | |
| Original price was $9,640 in 1971 | |
| Engine: | 87.2 hp 65.0 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 100.49 hp 74.9 kW |
International Harvester 856 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Steering | power |
| Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
| Pump flow | 12 gpm 45.4 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
Title serial numbers
| 1967 | 7501 |
| 1968 | 7904 |
| 1969 | 9016 |
| 1970 | 9544 |
| 1971 | 9653 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my International Harvester 856? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
International Harvester 856 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester D-407 | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 406.9 ci 6.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.321×4.625 inches 110 x 117 mm |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts 11.4 L |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts 22.7 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | International Harvester sliding gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
International Harvester 856 Dimensions
| Operating weight | 10,290 lbs (diesel) 4667 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 12,035 lbs 5459 kg |
International Harvester 856 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 970 | |
| Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 15 – 30, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 970 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 100.49 hp 74.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 94.29 hp 70.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 87.2 hp 65.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
| Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 9,417 lbs 4271 kg |
| Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is International Harvester 856 a good tractor?
The International Harvester 856 is one of the great tractors in the International Harvester stable, and it has earned International Harvester a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a International Harvester 856 take?
Check out the International Harvester 856 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year International Harvester made the 856?
The International Harvester 856 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1967 – 1971
How much horsepower is a International Harvester 856?
The 856 engine tested at 87.2 hp
65.0 kW drawbar and 100.49 hp
74.9 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a International Harvester 856 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the International Harvester 856 weight ranges from 10,290 lbs
4667 kg .
How much can a International Harvester 856 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the International Harvester 856 tractors starts at 9,417 lbs
4271 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.