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International Harvester 756 vs International Harvester 856XL

Verdict: International Harvester 756 vs International Harvester 856XL

The International Harvester 756 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 76 hp. International Harvester 756 is the lighter machine (3,810 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 1967). In short: choose the International Harvester 856XL for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 756 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

76 hp

79 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Factories

Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference

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With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

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

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

Farmall 756

row-crop tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

124.9 LReference

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Engine

75.3 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

51.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.8 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 112 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

75.3 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.4 LReference

21.0 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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310.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

IH SynchronReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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310mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Pressure

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170.0 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3949 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Weight

3810 kgReference

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

416 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

208 cmReference

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Shipping weight

3810 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

82 by 2032 mmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9R34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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382 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

2WD Front tread

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134 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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165 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

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157 to 198 cmReference

756 Serial Number Location

756 Serial Numbers

1967 (Farmall)

7501Reference

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1968 (Farmall)

9904Reference

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1969 (Farmall)

14125Reference

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1970 (Farmall)

17832Reference

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1971 (Farmall)

18374Reference

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1967 (IH)

7501Reference

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1968 (IH)

7672Reference

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1969 (IH)

8164Reference

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1970 (IH)

8284Reference

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1971 (IH)

8427Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

33Reference

Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gas Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gas Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

130Reference

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Gas Battery AH

60Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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106.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

International Harvester 856XL Height

2WD Cab

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266 cmReference

4WD Cab

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268 cmReference

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.