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Farmall 856



Farmall 856 tractor photo
1967 - 1971
56 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
756
856
85.0hp*
105.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built23,211 (F856 total)
 3,676 (F856 Custom total)
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.
Variants
IH 856standard chassis
Farmall 856row-crop chassis
856 Customeconomy model
Farmall 856 Engines
International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank42 gal (gas/diesel)
159.0 L
 48 gal (LPG)
181.7 L
Engine details ...
Farmall 856 Transmissions
8-speed
16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
Farmall 856 Power
PTO (claimed)95 hp
70.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)87.17 hp
65.0 kW
PTO (tested)100.49 hp
74.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Independent hydraulic disc brakes
Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Photos
Farmall 856, front-right view.
Farmall 856 photos...
Tractor hitch
Rear Type2
TypeIH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear RPM1000
 540/1000
Engine RPM540@2100
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase105 inches
266 cm
Weight9270 to 10290 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
856 Serial Numbers
19677501
19689854
196919554
197028693
197132420

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
856 Serial Location
Farmall 856 serial number location
On clutch housing, left side
References
856 references literature
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Farmall 756 and 856 Tractors published by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1970, by International Harvester
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Updated on January 2, 2023
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