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International Harvester 856 Specifications

IH 856 Engine Technical Data

Diesel Engine

Engine Model ................. International Harvester D-407
Engine Type ................. 4-stroke, six-cylinder diesel
Number of Cylinders ................. 6
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 406.9 (6.70)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 4.32 (110.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 4.63 (117.0)
Aspiration ................. Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 105.0 (77.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2400
Compression ................. 17:1
Fuel System ................. Direct injection
Air Cleaner ................. Dual dry elements
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 42.0 (159.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 13.2 (12.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................. 24.0 (22.7)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12
Charging System ................. Alternator

Gasoline Engine

Engine Model ................. International Harvester C-301
Engine Type ................. 4-stroke, six-cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................. 6
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 301 (4.90)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 3.82 (97.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 4.39 (112.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 105.0 (77.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2400
Compression ................. 7.7:1
Air Cleaner ................. Dual dry elements
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 42.0 (159.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 9.0 (8.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................. 21.0 (19.9)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12
Charging System ................. Alternator

Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ................. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ................. 95.0 (70.8)
PTO Clutch ................. Dry disc
PTO Speeds, rpm ................. 540/1000

International 856 Transmission

Transmission Type ................. Sliding gear
Gearbox Type ................. 8F/4R
Number of Forward Gears ................. 8
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 4
Clutch ................. Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 15.6 (25.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 4.9 (7.8)

Transmission Type ................. Torque Amplifier
Gearbox Type ................. 16F/8R, partial powershift
Number of Forward Gears ................. 16
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 8
Clutch ................. Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 15.6 (25.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 4.9 (7.8)

International Harvester 856 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ................. Front Steer
Steering System ................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ................. Differential hydraulic disc
Front Tire Size ................. 11L-15
Rear Tire Size ................. 18.4-38

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ................. Open Center
Implement Pump Type ................. Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 12.0 (45.5)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ................. 172 (2500)
3-Point Hitch Category ................. 2

IH 856 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................. 105 (2660)
Length, in (mm) ................. 164 (4160)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ................. 86 (2180)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................. 158 (4000)
Weight (Diesel), lb (kg) ................. 10290 (4665)
Weight (Gasoline), lb (kg) ................. 12035 (5460)