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Farmall 826 vs Farmall 856

Verdict: Farmall 826 vs Farmall 856

The Farmall 826 and the Farmall 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 856 leads on rated power with 100 hp against 92 hp. Farmall 826 is the lighter machine (4,472 kg vs 9,270 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 856 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 826 is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). In short: choose the Farmall 856 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 826 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
Farmall 826 Tractor
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall 856 Tractor
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
92 hp
100 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
9,591Reference
3,676 (F856 Custom total)Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Variants
International 826
standardReference
Farmall 826
row-cropReference
International 2826
industrialReference
IH 856
standard chassisReference
Farmall 856
row-crop chassisReference
856 Custom
economy modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
181.7 LReference
Hydro Drawbar (claimed)
45.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
58.9 kWReference
65.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
97 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
35.0 LReference
20.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
63.1 kWReference
74.9 kWReference
Max power
45.8 kWReference
65.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gear Drawbar (claimed)
58.9 kWReference
Gear Operating weight
4472 kgReference
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
62.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
68.7 kWReference
74.9 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
58.9 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
70.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
4472 kgReference
9270 to 10290 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
416 cmReference
416 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
213 cmReference
218 cmReference
Ballasted weight
6277 kgReference
Bar rear axle
82 by 2336 mmReference
Width
233 cmReference
Shipping
4204 kgReference
Operating
4667 kgReference
Ballasted
5459 kgReference
Farmall 826 attachments
826 Serial Number Location
826 Serial Numbers
1969
7501 (IH)Reference
19554Reference
1970
7518 (IH)Reference
28693Reference
1971
7719 (IH)Reference
32420Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Batteries
1 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery volts
1 (gas/LP)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
23.1 l/hourReference
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
3982 kgReference
4271 kgReference
Speeds
Farmall 856 attachments
856 Serial Number Location
856 Serial Numbers
1967
7501Reference
1968
9854Reference

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.

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