Compare/International Harvester 956 vs International Harvester A-886

International Harvester 956 vs International Harvester A-886

Verdict: International Harvester 956 vs International Harvester A-886

The International Harvester 956 and the International Harvester A-886 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester A-886 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 95 hp. International Harvester A-886 is the lighter machine (5,307 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 1978). In short: choose the International Harvester A-886 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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Rated power

95 hp

96 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Total built

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826Reference

Variants

956XL

deluxe cabReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

70.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

70.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

339.0 NmReference

349.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

24.0 LReference

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Engine

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90.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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64.1 kWReference

Power

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90.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.9 kWReference

71.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

46.2 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

46.2 LReference

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Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

5000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

310mm cerametallic discReference

305mm cerametallic discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

140.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

262 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

9458 to 10538 poundsReference

5307 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

16.9R38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R28. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

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2WD Length

419 cmReference

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4WD Length

422 cmReference

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Width

231 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (cab)

274 cmReference

289 cmReference

2WD Cab Weight

4290 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

4780 kgReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

149 to 180 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

162 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

170 to 220 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

Length

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403 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5307 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

110Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

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.