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International Harvester 856XL vs International Harvester Hydro 85
Verdict: International Harvester 856XL vs International Harvester Hydro 85
The International Harvester 856XL and the International Harvester Hydro 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Hydro 85 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 Hydro 85 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
79 hp
80 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
63.4 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
100 x 129 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Torque
310.5 NmReference
263.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
42.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
21.0 LReference
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Fuel tank
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112.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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59.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
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57.7 kWReference
Power (net)
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57.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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59.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
310mm dry discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
IH SynchronReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
59.0 kWReference
50.9 kWReference
Pressure
170.0 barReference
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Pump flow
29.9 lpmReference
46.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
3949 kgReference
2381 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
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Front axle
9.0 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
238 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
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Weight
8465 to 9082 poundsReference
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Front tire
7.50-18Reference
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9R34Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference
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2WD Length
368 cmReference
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4WD Length
382 cmReference
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2WD Weight
3839 kgReference
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4WD Weight
4119 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
52 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
73 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
134 to 182 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
165 to 180 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 to 198 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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224 cmReference
Rear tire
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16.9-34Reference
Ag front
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12.4-24 (MFWD)Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-34Reference
Length
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374 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
33Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
88Reference
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International Harvester 856XL Height
2WD Cab
266 cmReference
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4WD Cab
268 cmReference
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Exhaust
282 cmReference
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Speeds
Hydro 85 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.