Farmall 856

Production years: 1967 - 1971 Tractor type: Farm/Agricultural tractor

General tractor information:
	Manufacturer:	Farmall
	Brand:	Farmall
	Model:	856
	Type:	Farm/Agricultural tractor
	Total built:	-unknown-
	Factory:	-unknown-
	Original price:	-unknown-
Tractor power:
	Drawbar (max):	87.17 hp [65.0 kW]
	PTO (rated):	100.49 hp [74.9 kW]
Engine:
	Manufacturer:	International Harvester
	Model:	D-407
	Fuel:	diesel
	Cylinders:	6
	Bore/Stroke:	4.321x4.625 inches [110 x 117 mm]
	Displacement:	406.9 ci [6.7 L]
	Compression:	17:1
	Rated RPMs:	2400
	Cooling:	liquid
	Coolant:	24 qts [22.7 L]
	Torque:	-unknown-
	Firing order:	-unknown-
	Oil capacity:	13 qts [12.3 L]
Engine:
	Manufacturer:	International Harvester
	Model:	C-301
	Fuel:	gasoline
	Cylinders:	6
	Bore/Stroke:	3.8125x4.39 inches [97 x 112 mm]
	Displacement:	301 ci [4.9 L]
	Compression:	7.7:1
	Rated RPMs:	2400
	Cooling:	liquid
	Coolant:	21 qts [19.9 L]
	Torque:	-unknown-
	Firing order:	-unknown-
	Oil capacity:	9 qts [8.5 L]
Engine:
	Manufacturer:	International Harvester
	Model:	C-301
	Fuel:	LP gas
	Cylinders:	6
	Bore/Stroke:	3.8125x4.39 inches [97 x 112 mm]
	Displacement:	301 ci [4.9 L]
	Compression:	8.8:1
	Rated RPMs:	2400
	Cooling:	liquid
	Coolant:	21.5 qts [20.3 L]
	Torque:	-unknown-
	Firing order:	-unknown-
	Oil capacity:	9 qts [8.5 L]
Transmission:
	Type:	sliding gear
	Forward:	8
	Reverse:	4
	Capacity:	68 qts [64.4 L]
	Speeds:	With 16.9-38 rear tires. Gear 2400 rpm Lo-1 1.75mph [2.8kph] Lo-2 2.25mph [3.6kph] Lo-3 4mph [6.4kph] Lo-4 5.5mph [8.8kph] Hi-1 6.25mph [10.1kph] Hi-2 8.25mph [13.3kph] Hi-3 14.25mph [22.9kph] Hi-4 18.75mph [30.2kph] R1 3mph [4.8kph] R2 4mph [6.4kph] R3 7mph [11.3kph] R4 9.25mph [14.9kph]
Transmission:
	Type:	Torque Amplifier
	Forward:	16
	Reverse:	8
	Capacity:	68 qts [64.4 L]
	Speeds:	With 16.9-38 rear tires. Gear 2400 rpm L1-TA 1.25mph [2.0kph] L1-DD 1.75mph [2.8kph] L2-TA 1.9mph [3.1kph] L2-DD 2.25mph [3.6kph] L3-TA 3.25mph [5.2kph] L3-DD 4mph [6.4kph] L4-TA 4.25mph [6.8kph] L4-DD 5.5mph [8.8kph] H1-TA 4.75mph [7.6kph] H1-DD 6.25mph [10.1kph] H2-TA 6.4mph [10.3kph] H2-DD 8.25mph [13.3kph] H3-TA 11mph [17.7kph] H3-DD 14.25mph [22.9kph] H4-TA 14.75mph [23.7kph] H4-DD 18.75mph [30.2kph] R1-TA 2.25mph [3.6kph] R1-DD 3mph [4.8kph] R2-TA 3mph [4.8kph] R2-DD 4mph [6.4kph] R3-TA 5.5mph [8.8kph] R3-DD 7mph [11.3kph] R4-TA 7.25mph [11.7kph] R4-DD 9.25mph [14.9kph]
Mechanical:
	Chassis:	4x2 2WD 4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
	Steering:	hydrostatic power
	Brakes:	independent hydraulic disc
	Cab:	Cab optional with heat and A/C
Capacity:
	Fuel:	42 gal [158 L] (gas/diesel) 48 gal [181 L] (LPG)
3-Point Hitch:
	Rear Hitch Category:	2
	Rear lift:	-unknown-
Power Take-off (PTO):
	Rear PTO:	independent
	Rear speed (RPM):	1000 540/1000
Tires:
	Ag front:	7.50-16
	Ag rear:	16.9-38
Dimensions:
	Weight:	9,270 lbs [4204 kg] (shipping) 10,290 lbs [4667 kg] (operating) 12,035 lbs [5459 kg] (ballasted)
	Wheelbase:	105 inches [266 cm]
	Length:	164 inches [416 cm]
	Width:	92 inches [233 cm]
	Height:	86 inches [218 cm] (steering wheel)
	Ground clearance:	-unknown-
	2WD turn circle:	11 feet [3.4 m]
Electrical:
Nebraska Tractor Test 970:
	Test Date:	April 15 - 30, 1968
	Engine:	diesel
	PTO (rated eng speed):	100.49 hp [74.9 kW]
	PTO fuel use (rated):	15.15 hh/g [3.0 kWh/l]
	Drawbar (max):	87.17 hp [65.0 kW]
856 Serial Numbers:
Location: On clutch housing, left side
1967: 7501
1968: 9854
1969: 19554
1970: 28693
1971: 32420
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Last updated on November 1, 2009