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Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 856 vs Valmet 903

ValmetModel B
Valmet 903
Row Crop
- power
- 95.2 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
FarmallFarmall 856
vs
ValmetValmet 903
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 903 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)85695 hp
90395.2 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
856 is in the 21st percentile; 903 is in the 22nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 856 higher · +138 ci (+51%)856407 ci
903269 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
856 is in the 57th percentile; 903 is in the 23rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 856 higher · +2 (+50%)8566
9034
Median Row Crop Tractor6
856 is in the 50th percentile; 903 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 903 higher · +8 (+100%)8568
90316
Median Row Crop Tractor16
856 is in the 16th percentile; 903 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
856 (A)903 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Valmet | — |
| Model | 856 | 903 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Valmet | — |
| Model | D-407 | 411 CS | — |
| Power Output | 95hp | 95.2hp | ▲ 903+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 856+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 856+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 269ci | ▲ 856+138 ci · +51% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 4.7in | ▲ 903+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear with dry disc clutch | Hi-Trac | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 154in | ▲ 856+10 in · +6% |
| Width | 91.7in | 77.6in | ▲ 856+14.1 in · +18% |
| Height | Not recorded | 98.4in | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,290lb | 7,981lb | ▲ 856+2,309 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 4.2gal | ▲ 856+1.8 gal · +43% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 856 | Valmet 903 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 21st percentile (95 hp)B · 22nd percentile (95.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 23rd percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 34th percentile (10,290 lb)B · 20th percentile (7,981 lb)
A · 856B · 903Median Row Crop Tractor