Compare/CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 100CL

CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 100CL

Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 100CL

The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH Farmall 100CL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 100CL leads on rated power with 87 hp against 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 100CL is the newer design (2024 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 100CL for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 856 XL if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

87 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

73.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

73.1 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

310.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

21.0 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

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74.9 LReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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13.6 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Transmission

IH-Total-synchronReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

170.0 barReference

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Valves

up to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3949 kgReference

650 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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64.9 kWReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

238 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

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Weight

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

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Front tire

10.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

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2WD Length

368 cmReference

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4WD Length

382 cmReference

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2WD Height (cab)

266 cmReference

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4WD Height (cab)

268 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3839 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4119 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

134 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

165 to 180 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 to 198 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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167 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.