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CaseIH 856 XL

CaseIH 856 XL — Utility tractor · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The CaseIH 856 XL is a tractor model with a rated power of 85 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. It was manufactured from 1985 to 1987. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 16-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 8465 to 9082 pounds and is suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
85 hp
Weight
8465 to 9082 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
62 rows
Recorded power
85 hp
Recorded weight
3839 kg
Transmissions
16-speed
Production years
1985-1987
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaseIHReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Neuss, GermanyReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with heat.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine63.4 kWReference
International Harvester DT-239Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power63.4 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Torque310.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity21.0 LReference

Transmission

16-speedReference
8-speedReference
TransmissionIH-Total-synchronReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Oil capacity42.0 LReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel106.0 LReference
Front axle9.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure170.0 barReference
Valvesup to 3Reference
Pump flow25.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift3949 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase238 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase234 cmReference
Weight8465 to 9082 poundsReference
Front tire10.00x16Reference
Rear tire16.9R34Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference
2WD Length368 cmReference
4WD Length382 cmReference
2WD Height (cab)266 cmReference
4WD Height (cab)268 cmReference
2WD Weight3839 kgReference
4WD Weight4119 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)52 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference
2WD Front tread134 to 182 cmReference
4WD Front tread165 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread157 to 198 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps33Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Speeds

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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