Farmall 856

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Farmall 856, part of the 56 series, was manufactured by Farmall, a division of International Harvester, from 1967 to 1971. This tractor could be configured as 2WD or 4WD (MFWD) and was primarily used for row-crop operations. It came with two engine options: a 6.7 L six-cylinder diesel or a 4.9 L six-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine. Available transmissions included an 8-forward and 4-reverse gear sliding gear with dry disc clutch or a 16-forward and 8-reverse gears two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch. The tractor was designed for various agricultural tasks and could be fitted with a cab with optional heat and A/C for operator comfort.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 95

Transmission: Sliding gear with dry disc clutch / Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD or MFWD

Operating Weight: 10290

Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline / LP-gas

Farmall 856 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 18% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 36% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: International Harvester
Model: D-407 / C-301
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline / LP-gas
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 406.9 / 301.0
Bore (in): 4.33 / 3.82
Stroke (in): 4.61 / 4.41
Rated RPM: 2400
Power Output (hp): 95

Transmission

Type: Sliding gear with dry disc clutch / Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears: 8 or 16
Reverse Gears: 4, 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 163.8
Width (in): 91.7
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 10290

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: 2WD or MFWD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 24 / 21 / 21.5
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1971
Hitch Type: IH Fast Hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open / Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Independent hydraulic disc
Hydraulic System Type: -