The International Harvester 856 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by International Harvester from 1967 to 1971.
The International Harvester 856 is equipped with one of two engines: a 6.7 L (407.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine or a 4.9 L (301.0 cu·in) six-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine and sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- International Harvester D-407. It is a 6.7 L, 6,670 cm2, (407.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the cylinder bore and 117.0 mm (4.61 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.0:1. This engine produced 96.3 PS (70.8 kW; 95.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm of PTO output power.
- International Harvester C-301. It is a 4.9 L, 4,932 cm2, (301.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine. The cylinder bore is 97.0 mm (3.82 in) and the piston stroke is 112.0 mm (4.41 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.7:1 for gasoline version or 8.8:1 for LP-gas version. This engine produced 96.3 PS (70.8 kW; 95.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm of PTO output power.
The IH 856 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic dry disc brakes, an open operator station, and 159.0 liters (42 US gal.; 35 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
International Harvester 856 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | International Harvester 856 |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | – |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight (operating) | Diesel: 4,665 kg (10,285 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 159.0 liters (42 US gal.; 35 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | Two 6V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | International Harvester D-407 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 6.7 L, 6,670 cm2, (407.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 110.0 mm X 117.0 mm (4.33 in X 4.61 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 96.3 PS (70.8 kW; 95.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 22.7 L (24 US. qt, 20 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | International Harvester C-301 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 4.9 L, 4,932 cm2, (301.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 97.0 mm X 112.0 mm (3.82 in X 4.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.7:1/8.8: |
| Horsepower | 96.3 PS (70.8 kW; 95.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: |
Gasoline: 19.9 L (21 US. qt, 17.5 Imp. qt.) LP-gas: 20.3 L (21.45 US.qt, 17.86 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc |
| Transmission model | |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 11L-15 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm) |