Farmall 856 Tractor (1971)

Manufacturer:Farmall

Price:23,211(USD)

Series:56 Series

Model:856

Equipment Type: Row-Crop Tractors

Factory:Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Full Specifications

VARIANTS

856 Custom: economy model

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 970 2

Description: Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD April 15 - 30, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 970 file PTO performance Drawbar performance Gear 1-H-TA used for power test. Gear 3-L-TA used for pull test
Power at rated engine speed: 100.49hp / 74.9kW
Fuel use: 6.6gal/hour / 25.0l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 94.29hp / 70.3kW
Max power: 87.17hp / 65.0kW
Max pull: 9,417lbs / 4271kg

FARMALL 856 POWER

PTO (claimed): 95hp / 70.8kW
Drawbar (tested): 87.17hp / 65.0kW
PTO (tested): 100.49hp / 74.9kW

ENGINES OVERVIEW

Description: International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel/International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline/International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas

ENGINE DETAIL 1

Description: International Harvester D-407 diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 406.9ci / 6.7L
Bore/Stroke: 4.321x4.625inches / 110x 117 mm
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 17:1
Rated RPM: 2400
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 13qts / 12.3L
Coolant capacity: 24qts / 22.7L

ENGINE DETAIL 2

Description: International Harvester C-301 gasoline 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 301ci / 4.9L
Bore/Stroke: 3.8125x4.39inches / 97x 112 mm
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 7.7:1
Rated RPM: 2400
Oil capacity: 9 qts /8.5 L
Coolant capacity: 21qts / 19.9L

ENGINE DETAIL 3

Description: International Harvester C-301 LP gas 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 301ci / 4.9L
Bore/Stroke: 3.8125x4.39inches / 97x 112 mm
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 8.8:1
Rated RPM: 2400
Oil capacity: 9 qts /8.5 L
Coolant capacity: 21.5qts / 20.3L

FARMALL 856 ENGINES

Description: International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank: 42gal / 159.0L (gas/diesel)/48gal / 181.7L (LPG)

TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Description: 8-speed/16-speed two-speed power shift

TRANSMISSION 1

Transmission: sliding gear
Gears: 8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Oil capacity: 68qts / 64.4L

SPEEDS 1

Description: With 16.9-38 rear tires

TRANSMISSION 2

Transmission: Torque Amplifier
Type: two-speed power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Oil capacity: 68qts / 64.4L

SPEEDS 2

Description: With 16.9-38 rear tires

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: independent hydraulic disc
Cab: Cab optional with heat and A/C
Transmissions: 8-speed/16-speed two-speed power shift

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: 2
Type: IH Fast Hitch

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000/540/1000
Engine RPM: 540@2100 / 1000@2100

FARMALL 856 TIRES

Ag front: 7.50-16
Ag rear: 16.9-38

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 105inches / 266cm
Length: 164inches / 416cm
Width: 92inches / 233cm
Height (steering wheel): 86inches / 218cm

FARMALL 856 WEIGHT

Shipping: 9,270lbs / 4204kg
Operating: 10,290lbs / 4667kg
Ballasted: 12,035lbs / 5459kg

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase: 105inches / 266cm
Weight: 9270 to 10290 pounds
Front tire: 7.50-16
Rear tire: 16.9-38

856 SERIAL NUMBERS

Location: On clutch housing, left side
1967: 7501
1968: 9854
1969: 19554
1970: 28693
1971: 32420

About Farmall Tractor

The Farmall 856 tractor is part of the company's 56 Series. The 856 is classified as a Row-Crop Tractors and is majorly used for Agriculture Tractors purposes. The engine of the 856 tractors is impressive. This configuration offers better real-world usability.