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International Harvester 856XL
International Harvester 856XL — Row-Crop tractor · 79 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
79 hp
Weight
8465 to 9082 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Neuss, GermanyReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
XL cab standard.Reference
Engine
International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine63.4 kWReference
International Harvester DT-238Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power63.4 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Torque310.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity21.0 LReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch310mm dry discReference
Oil capacity42.0 LReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
TransmissionIH SynchronReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)59.0 kWReference
Pressure170.0 barReference
Pump flow29.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift3949 kgReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel106.0 LReference
Front axle9.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase238 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase234 cmReference
Weight8465 to 9082 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
2WD Rear tire16.9R34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference
2WD Length368 cmReference
4WD Length382 cmReference
2WD Weight3839 kgReference
4WD Weight4119 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)52 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)73 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
Battery AH88Reference
International Harvester 856XL Height
2WD Cab266 cmReference
4WD Cab268 cmReference
Exhaust282 cmReference
Speeds
30 KPH transmission shown.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.