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International Harvester 856XL Technical Data

International Harvester 856XL Engine Specifications

Engine Model ................. International Harvester DT-238
Engine Type ................. 4-stroke, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders ................. 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 239 (3.92)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 3.88 (98.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 5.06 (129.0)
Aspiration ................. Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 85.0 (63.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2300
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 310 (229)
Torque Speed, rpm ................. 1600
Fuel System ................. Direct injection
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 28.0 (106.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 12.7 (12.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................. 22.3 (21.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12
Charging System ................. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................. 33

IH 856XL Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ................. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ................. 68.3 (50.9)
PTO Clutch ................. Hydraulic wet disc
PTO Speeds, rpm ................. 540
PTO / Engine Speeds, rpm ................. 540/1936

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ................. Gear
Gearbox Type ................. 8F/4R
Number of Forward Gears ................. 8
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 4
Clutch Type ................. Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ................. 12 (310)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 44.5 (42.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 18.6 (29.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 10.8 (17.4)

Transmission Type ................. Synchron
Gearbox Type ................. 16F/4R, 2-speed powershift
Number of Forward Gears ................. 16
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 4
Clutch ................. Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 15.3 (24.6)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 8.9 (14.3)

International Harvester 856XL Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ................. Front Steer
Steering System ................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ................. Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ................. 7.50x18
Rear Tire Size (2WD) ................. 16.9x34
Front Tire Size (4WD) ................. 13.6x24
Rear Tire Size (4WD) ................. 16.9x34
Front Tread (2WD), in (mm) ................. 53-72 (1340-1820)
Front Tread (4WD), in (mm) ................. 65-71 (1650-1800)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ................. 62-78 (1570-1980)

IH 856XL Hydraulics and Hitch

Hydraulic System Type ................. Open Center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 7.9 (29.9)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) ................. 11.0 (42.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ................. 170 (2465)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ................. 3
3-Point Hitch Category ................. 2
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ................. Position and draft control
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) ................. 8710 (3950)

IH 856XL Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) ................. 93.9 (2380)
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) ................. 92.4 (2340)
Length (2WD), in (mm) ................. 144.9 (3680)
Length (4WD), in (mm) ................. 150.4 (3820)
Height (2WD), in (mm) ................. 104.9 (2660)
Height (4WD), in (mm) ................. 105.9 (2680)
Clearance (2WD), in (mm) ................. 20.5 (520)
Clearance (4WD), in (mm) ................. 15.9 (400)
Turning radius, in (mm) ................. 169.1 (4300)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) ................. 8465 (3840)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) ................. 9080 (4120)