Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 856 vs Kubota M9540

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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
Kubota M9540 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M9540

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M9540 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 856
vs
KubotaKubota M9540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
85695 hp
M954095 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

856 is in the 81st percentile; M9540 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 856 higher · +177 ci (+77%)
856407 ci
M9540230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

856 is in the 90th percentile; M9540 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 856 higher · +2 (+50%)
8566
M95404
Median Utility Tractor4

856 is in the 93rd percentile; M9540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
8568
M95408
Median Utility Tractor12

856 is in the 23rd percentile; M9540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

856 (A)M9540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model856M9540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
ModelD-407V3800-DI-T—
Power Output95hp95hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M9540+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders64▲ 856+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci230ci▲ 856+177 ci · +77%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 856+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in4.7in▲ M9540+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
TypeSliding gearPartially synchronized (Synchro-Shuttle), Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
LengthNot recorded148in—
WidthNot recorded78in—
HeightNot recorded97.6in—
Operating Weight10,290lb5,093lb▲ 856+5,197 lb · +102%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
TypeIndependent rear PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 2II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,500lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic dry discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
Coolant6gal2.4gal▲ 856+3.6 gal · +150%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 856Kubota M9540Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 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 · 49th percentile (5,093 lb)
A · 856B · M9540Median Utility Tractor
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