International Harvester 856: all source data
All 98 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 | International Harvester |
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| (no label) | Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Total built | 2,113 (diesel) |
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| Total built | 4 (gasoline) |
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| (no label) | Original price was $9,640 in 1971 |
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Engine| (no label) | International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
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| Fuel tank | 42 gal | 159.0 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed gear |
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| (no label) | 16-speed two-speed power shift |
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Power| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 95 hp | 70.8 kW |
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| Gas PTO (claimed) | 93 hp | 69.4 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 87.2 hp | 65.0 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 100.49 hp | 74.9 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Steering | power |
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| (no label) | Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
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Hydraulics| Type | open center |
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| Pump flow | 12 gpm | 45.4 lpm |
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Pto| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
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| Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 91 inches | 231 cm |
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| Weight | 9370 to 10290 pounds |
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| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
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| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
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Serial location| (no label) | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing. |
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Electrical| Charging system | alternator |
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| Charging amps | 55 |
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| Diesel Batteries | 2 |
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| Gas Batteries | 1 |
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| Diesel Battery volts | 6 |
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| Gas Battery volts | 12 |
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| Diesel Battery AH | 204 |
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| Gas Battery AH | 60 |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
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Engine detail| (no label) | International Harvester D-407 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 6-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 406.9 ci | 6.7 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.321x4.625 inches | 110 x 117 mm |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
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| Compression | 17:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2400 |
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| Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 12 qts | 11.4 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 24 qts | 22.7 L |
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| (no label) | International Harvester C-301 |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 6-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 301 ci | 4.9 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches | 97 x 112 mm |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
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| Compression | 7.7:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2400 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 9 qts | 8.5 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 21 qts | 19.9 L |
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| (no label) | International Harvester C-301 |
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| (no label) | LP gas |
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| (no label) | 6-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 301 ci | 4.9 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches | 97 x 112 mm |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
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| Compression | 8.8:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2400 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 9 qts | 8.5 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 21.5 qts | 20.3 L |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed gear |
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| (no label) | 16-speed two-speed power shift |
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Transmission| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
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| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
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| Type | two-speed power shift |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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| (no label) | Four gears with high and low ranges. Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift between direct-drive (DD) and lower TA speed in each gear. |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 10.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 91 inches | 231 cm |
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| Length | 152 inches | 386 cm |
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| Width | 80 inches | 203 cm |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 81 inches | 205 cm |
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| Bar rear axle (Bar) | 3.25 by 80 inches | 82 by 2032 mm |
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Weight| Diesel Shipping (Diesel) | 9370 lbs | 4250 kg |
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| Diesel Operating (Diesel) | 10290 lbs | 4667 kg |
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| Ballasted | 12035 lbs | 5459 kg |
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