Farmall 856

The Farmall 856 is a row crop tractor made from 1967 to 1971. It has a 2WD drive system and hydrostatic power steering, making it easy to control in the fields. The tractor uses a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Farmall 856 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an above-average displacement of 406.9 ci. It can produce 95 hp at 2400 rpm, which is enough power for many farm jobs. The tractor weighs 10,290 lb and has ag tires on both front and back. It comes with an IH Fast Hitch system at the rear, rated as category II, and has an independent PTO that can run at 1000 rpm.

This tractor has an open operator station, which means no cab. It uses an electric starter and has independent hydraulic disc brakes for safe stopping. The Farmall 856 is 163.8 inches long and 91.7 inches wide, making it a good size for row crop work. Overall, it's a solid, mid-range tractor that was popular with farmers in the late 1960s and early 1970s.