CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 856 XL
Agricultural
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 239 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH 956 XL
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CaseIHModel B
CaseIH 956 XL
Agricultural
- power
- 95 hp
- displacement
- 358 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH 856 XL
vs
CaseIHCaseIH 956 XL
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 956 XL higher · +10 hp (+12%)856 XL85 hp
956 XL95 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
856 XL is in the 32nd percentile; 956 XL is in the 40th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 956 XL higher · +119 ci (+50%)856 XL239 ci
956 XL358 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
856 XL is in the 24th percentile; 956 XL is in the 54th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ 956 XL higher · +2 (+50%)856 XL4
956 XL6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
856 XL is in the 31st percentile; 956 XL is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied856 XL16
956 XL16
Median Agricultural Tractor16
856 XL is in the 50th percentile; 956 XL is in the 50th · 972 models
856 XL (A)956 XL (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | 856 XL | 956 XL | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT-239 | D-358 | — |
| Power Output | 85hp | 95hp | ▲ 956 XL+10 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 856 XL+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 956 XL+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 239ci | 358ci | ▲ 956 XL+119 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | IH-Total-synchron | Total-synchron (IH-Made) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 145in | 165in | ▲ 956 XL+20 in · +14% |
| Width | Not recorded | 90.8in | — |
| Height | 105in | 109in | ▲ 956 XL+4 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 8,465lb | 9,458lb | ▲ 956 XL+993 lb · +12% |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH 856 XL | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 32nd percentile (85 hp)B · 40th percentile (95 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 24th percentile (239 ci)B · 54th percentile (358 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 34th percentile (8,465 lb)B · 42nd percentile (9,458 lb)
A · 856 XLB · 956 XLMedian Agricultural Tractor