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International Harvester 785 vs International Harvester 856XL
Verdict: International Harvester 785 vs International Harvester 856XL
The International Harvester 785 and the International Harvester 856XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 785 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. International Harvester 856XL is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the International Harvester 785 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 856XL 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
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
79 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
112.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
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Engine (net)
57.7 kWReference
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Displacement
4.0 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 129 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)
57.7 kWReference
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Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Torque
356.6 NmReference
310.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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63.4 kWReference
Power
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63.4 kWReference
Oil capacity
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42.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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21.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
IH SynchronReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
50.9 kWReference
59.0 kWReference
Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
29.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
2381 kgReference
3949 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
310mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Pressure
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170.0 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
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Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
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2WD Ag front
10.00-16Reference
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4WD Ag front
12.4-24Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
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Length
374 cmReference
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Height
264 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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238 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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234 cmReference
Weight
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8465 to 9082 poundsReference
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
785 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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33Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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88Reference
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
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.