Compare/International Harvester 745 vs International Harvester 856XL

International Harvester 745 vs International Harvester 856XL

Verdict: International Harvester 745 vs International Harvester 856XL

The International Harvester 745 and the International Harvester 856XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 856XL leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. International Harvester 745 is the lighter machine (6,724 kg vs 8,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 856XL is the newer design (1983 vs 1980). In short: choose the International Harvester 856XL for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 745 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

78 hp

79 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Variants

745S

ROPSReference

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745XL

CabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

106.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

58.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

53.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

53.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

58.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

251.0 NmReference

310.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Coolant capacity

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21.0 LReference

Transmission

IH SynchronReference

Type

creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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310mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.7 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft control.Reference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

3099 kgReference

3949 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Pressure

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170.0 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

238 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

218 cmReference

234 cmReference

Weight

6724 to 8422 poundsReference

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

2WD Length

376 cmReference

368 cmReference

4WD Length

381 cmReference

382 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (cab)

266 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

134 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

164 to 181 cmReference

165 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 198 cmReference

2WD ROPS

3050 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3430 kgReference

266 cmReference

4WD ROPS

3440 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3820 kgReference

268 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3839 kgReference

4WD Weight

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4119 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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73 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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106.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

International Harvester 856XL Height

Exhaust

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282 cmReference

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.