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International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester 2856
Verdict: International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester 2856
The International Harvester 278 and the International Harvester 2856 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 278 is the newer design (1977 vs 1968). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift (clutchless, on the move) from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed.Reference
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Total built
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98Reference
Variants
784
farm tractorReference
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856
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farm tractorReference
Engine
Displacement
4.0 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 129 mmReference
110 x 117 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
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Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
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Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
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Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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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.