Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 856 vs International Harvester 856XL

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 856

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 856 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 856XL

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 856XL specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 856
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 856XL

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 856 higher · +10 hp (+12%)
85695 hp
856XL85 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

856 is in the 81st percentile; 856XL is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 856 higher · +168 ci (+70%)
856407 ci
856XL239 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

856 is in the 90th percentile; 856XL is in the 66th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 856 higher · +2 (+50%)
8566
856XL4
Median Utility Tractor4

856 is in the 93rd percentile; 856XL is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8568
856XL8
Median Utility Tractor12

856 is in the 23rd percentile; 856XL is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

856 (A)856XL (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model856856XL—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-407DT-238—
Power Output95hp85hp▲ 856+10 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 856+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders64▲ 856+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci239ci▲ 856+168 ci · +70%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 856+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in5.1in▲ 856XL+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
LengthNot recorded145in—
HeightNot recorded105in—
Operating Weight10,290lb8,465lb▲ 856+1,825 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
TypeIndependent rear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter (12 volts)—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
Coolant6gal5.6gal▲ 856+0.5 gal · +9%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 856XLDifference
TypeOpenCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 81st percentile (95 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 66th percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 86th percentile (10,290 lb)B · 79th percentile (8,465 lb)
A · 856B · 856XLMedian Utility Tractor
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