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Tractor · 1983Unverified

International Harvester 856XL

Name: International Harvester 856XL
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 856XL — Row-Crop tractor · 79 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 856XL is a tractor with a rated output of 79 hp, situated around the middle of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 1983 to 1985. The 856XL features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive. Its listed weight ranges from 8465 to 9082 pounds, making it suitable for tasks involving up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

70 rows

Recorded power

79 hp

Recorded weight

3839 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1983-1985

Verified variants

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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.

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