Comparing Farmall 856 vs John Deere 4230

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the Farmall 856 and the John Deere 4230.

Farmall 856 John Deere 4230
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Engine
Engine Manufacturer International Harvester John Deere
Engine Model D-407 John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine Cooling Type Liquid-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine Induction Type Naturally aspirated Natural aspirated
Engine Cylinders 6 6
Engine Displacement Value 407 ci (6.7 L) 404 ci (6.6 L)
Engine Rated Rpm 2400 2200
Engine Power Output Value 95 hp (70.8 kW) 100 hp (74.6 kW)
Transmission
Transmission Type Sliding gear with dry disc clutch Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range)
Transmission Forward Gears 8 8
Transmission Reverse Gears 4 2
Dimensions
Length Value 163.8 165.6
Width Value 91.7 89.625
Operating Weight Value 10290 lb (4667 kg) 10800 lb (4899 kg)
Miscellaneous
Chassis - 4x2 2WD
Drive Type 2WD 2WD
Front Tire Type - -
Rear Tire Type - -
Hitch Type IH Fast Hitch Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category II Category 3
Hitch Position Rear Rear
Hydraulic System Type - Closed center
Operator Station Type Open Open operator station
Starter Type Electric Electric