farmall 856
 | 1967 - 1971
56 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1967 - 1971 | 56 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1967 - 1971 | ||||
56 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1967 - 1971 | |
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56 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 23,211 (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 | |
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IH 856 | standard chassis |
Farmall 856 | row-crop chassis |
856 Custom | economy model |
Farmall 856 Engines | |
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International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal (gas/diesel)
159.0 L |
| 48 gal (LPG)
181.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Farmall 856 Transmissions | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall 856 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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 | |
Farmall 856 photos...  |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2 |
Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
| 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
| 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 9270 to 10290 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Farmall 856 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
856 Serial Number Location | |
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 | |
On clutch housing, left side |
856 Serial Numbers | |
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1967 | 7501 |
1968 | 9854 |
1969 | 19554 |
1970 | 28693 |
1971 | 32420 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, 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 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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