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FeatureFarmall 856TractorInternational Harvester 966Tractor
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorRow-Crop Tractor
Horsepower70.8 kW67.9 kW
Weight4670.0 kg5300.0 kg
Transmission TypeTwo-speed power shift with dry disc clutchHydrostatic
Length416.0 cm419.0 cm
Years Made1967-19711971-1976
Engine ModelInternational Harvester C-301International Harvester D414
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasoline/LP-gasDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement4932 cc6784 cc
Bore9.70 cm10.90 cm
Stroke11.20 cm12.09 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependentIndependent
Rear PTO Speed1000, 540/1000 RPM540 /1.000 RPM
Rated RPM2400 RPM—
Compression RatioGasoline: 7.7:1LP-gas: 8.8:1—
StarterElectricElectric
Height218.0 cm266.0 cm
Wheelbase266.0 cm266.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity181.7 l140.0 l
Oil Capacity8.5 l11.4 l
Coolant Capacity20.3 l22.7 l
Transmission Oil Capacity64.4 l85.2 l
Transmission ModelTorque Amplifier—
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed14.9 km/h29.0 km/h
BrakesIndependent hydraulic discIndependent hydraulic dry disc
Drawbar CategoryIIII or IH Fast Hitch
Cabin TypeCab with heat and A/CCab heat and A/C
Hitch TypeIH Fast Hitch—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 7.50-16Ag: 9.5L-15
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-38Ag: 18.4-34
Lift Capacity—2270.0 kg
Pump Flow—45.4 LPM
Battery—Two 6V, 172 Ah
Ground Clearance—35.0 cm
Hydraulic Capacity—85.2 l
Hydraulic Type—Open center
Total Flow—90.8 LPM
Steering Flow—34.1 LPM
PTO Pump Flow—11.4 LPM
Working Pressure—137.9 bar
Valves—1 to 4
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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