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International Harvester 956XL Specifications

IH 956XL Engine Technical Data

Engine Model ................. International Harvester DT-239
Engine Type ................. 4-stroke, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders ................. 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 238.7 (3.91)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 3.87 (98.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 5.06 (129.0)
Aspiration ................. Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 85.0 (63.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2300
Idle Speed, rpm ................. 650-2450
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 310 (230)
Torque Speed, rpm ................. 1600
Compression ................. 16:1
Firing Order ................. 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ................. Direct injection
Air Cleaner ................. Dry
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 18.5 (70.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 9.6 (9.1)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12

International 956XL Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ................. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ................. 73.2 (54.3)
PTO Clutch ................. Hydraulic wet disc
PTO Speeds, rpm ................. 540/1000

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ................. Torque Amplifier
Gearbox Type ................. 16F/8R, 2-speed powershift
Number of Forward Gears ................. 16
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 8
Clutch ................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 44.5 (42.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 17.4 (28.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 6.6 (10.6)

IH 956XL Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ................. Front Steer
Steering System ................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ................. Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ................. 7.50-18
Rear Tire Size (2WD) ................. 16.9-34
Front Tire Size (4WD) ................. 12.4-28
Rear Tire Size (4WD) ................. 16.9-38

International Harvester 956XL Hydraulics and Hitch

Hydraulic System Type ................. Open Center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 8.0 (30.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ................. 167.0 (2440)
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) ................. 8800 (4000)

IH 956XL Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) ................. 94.5 (2390)
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) ................. 92.9 (2350)
Length (2WD), in (mm) ................. 153.8 (3890)
Length (4WD), in (mm) ................. 158.5 (4010)
Height, in (mm) ................. 106.3 (2690)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................. 202 (5050)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) ................. 8450 (3840)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) ................. 9065 (4120)