Makers Farmall 856 All source data Farmall 856: all source data All 89 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview Production Manufacturer Farmall (a part of International Harvester) (no label) Row-Crop tractor (no label) Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA Total built 23,211 (F856 total) Total built 3,676 (F856 Custom total) (no label) International Harvester offered the model 856 in a version called the "856 Custom". The 856 Custom was a low-cost tractor with single hydraulics, Fast Hitch, smaller fuel tank, and single headlight on the fenders.
Engine (no label) International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel (no label) International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline (no label) International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas Fuel tank 42 gal (gas/diesel) | 159.0 L Fuel tank 48 gal (LPG) | 181.7 L
Transmission (no label) 8-speed (no label) 16-speed two-speed power shift
Power PTO (claimed) 95 hp | 70.8 kW Drawbar (tested) 87.17 hp | 65.0 kW PTO (tested) 100.49 hp | 74.9 kW
Mechanical (no label) Two- or four-wheel drive (no label) Power steering (no label) Independent hydraulic disc brakes (no label) Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Hitch Rear Type 2 Type IH Fast Hitch
Pto Rear PTO independent Rear PTO Type 1000 Rear PTO Type 540/1000 Engine RPM 540@2100 Engine RPM 1000@2100
Dimensions Wheelbase 105 inches | 266 cm Weight 9270 to 10290 pounds Front tire 7.50-16 Rear tire 16.9-38
Serial location (no label) On clutch housing, left side
Engine Engine options (no label) International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel (no label) International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline (no label) International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Engine detail (no label) International Harvester D-407 (no label) diesel (no label) 6-cylinder (no label) liquid-cooled Displacement 406.9 ci | 6.7 L Bore/Stroke 4.321x4.625 inches | 110 x 117 mm Air cleaner dual dry elements Compression 17:1 Rated RPM 2400 Starter volts 12 Oil capacity 13 qts | 12.3 L Coolant capacity (Coolant) 24 qts | 22.7 L (no label) International Harvester C-301 (no label) gasoline (no label) 6-cylinder (no label) liquid-cooled Displacement 301 ci | 4.9 L Bore/Stroke 3.8125x4.39 inches | 97 x 112 mm Air cleaner dual dry elements Compression 7.7:1 Rated RPM 2400 Oil capacity 9 qts | 8.5 L Coolant capacity (Coolant) 21 qts | 19.9 L (no label) International Harvester C-301 (no label) LP gas (no label) 6-cylinder (no label) liquid-cooled Displacement 301 ci | 4.9 L Bore/Stroke 3.8125x4.39 inches | 97 x 112 mm Air cleaner dual dry elements Compression 8.8:1 Rated RPM 2400 Oil capacity 9 qts | 8.5 L Coolant capacity (Coolant) 21.5 qts | 20.3 L
Transmission Transmission options (no label) 8-speed (no label) 16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission Transmission sliding gear Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse Clutch dry disc Oil capacity 68 qts | 64.4 L Transmission Torque Amplifier Type two-speed power shift Gears 16 forward and 8 reverse Clutch dry disc Oil capacity 68 qts | 64.4 L
Dimensions Tires Ag front 7.50-16 Ag rear 16.9-38
Dimensions Wheelbase 105 inches | 266 cm Length 164 inches | 416 cm Width 92 inches | 233 cm Height (steering wheel) 86 inches | 218 cm
Weight Shipping 9270 lbs | 4204 kg Operating 10290 lbs | 4667 kg Ballasted 12035 lbs | 5459 kg