Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 856 vs International Harvester 885

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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
International Harvester 885 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 885

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 885 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 856
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 885

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 856 higher · +10 hp (+12%)
85695 hp
88585 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

856 is in the 81st percentile; 885 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 856 higher · +139 ci (+52%)
856407 ci
885268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

856 is in the 90th percentile; 885 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 856 higher · +2 (+50%)
8566
8854
Median Utility Tractor4

856 is in the 93rd percentile; 885 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8568
8858
Median Utility Tractor12

856 is in the 23rd percentile; 885 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

856 (A)885 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model856885—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-407D268—
Power Output95hp85hp▲ 856+10 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ 856+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci268ci▲ 856+139 ci · +52%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 856+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in5.5in▲ 885+0.9 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
LengthNot recorded147in—
HeightNot recorded104in—
Operating Weight10,290lb7,364lb▲ 856+2,926 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
TypeIndependent rear PTOIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 2II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,250lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic dry discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 856International Harvester 885Difference
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 · 75th percentile (268 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 · 70th percentile (7,364 lb)
A · 856B · 885Median Utility Tractor
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