Compare/International Harvester 886B vs International Harvester 956

International Harvester 886B vs International Harvester 956

Verdict: International Harvester 886B vs International Harvester 956

The International Harvester 886B and the International Harvester 956 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 886B leads on rated power with 96 hp against 95 hp. International Harvester 886B is the lighter machine (5,469 kg vs 9,458 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 956 is the newer design (1982 vs 1981). In short: choose the International Harvester 886B for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 956 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

96 hp

95 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

432Reference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

90.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

90.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Torque

350.1 NmReference

339.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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24.0 LReference

Transmission

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

71.6 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

46.2 LReference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

46.2 LReference

Rear valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2844 kgReference

5000 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Pressure

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161.8 barReference

Pump flow

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42.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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310mm cerametallic discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5469 kgReference

9458 to 10538 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 23.1-34Reference

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Length

405 cmReference

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Width

258 cmReference

231 cmReference

Shipping weight

5469 kgReference

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Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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262 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9R38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R28. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

2WD Length

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419 cmReference

4WD Length

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422 cmReference

Height (cab)

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274 cmReference

2WD Cab Weight

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4290 kgReference

4WD Cab Weight

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4780 kgReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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149 to 180 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 190 cmReference

Rear tread

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170 to 220 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

Variants

956XL

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deluxe cabReference

Capacities

Fuel

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140.0 LReference

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.