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CaseIH 856 XL Tractor Specs (1985-1987)

CaseIH 856 XL tractor specs for 1985-1987, with available engine, driveline, PTO, hydraulic, capacity, weight, tire, and serial details.

CaseIH 856 XL Overview

Case IH 856 XL tractor in a rural farm setting.

The CaseIH 856 XL was built from 1985-1987. Recorded details include engine displacement of 239 ci 3.9 L, transmission of IH-Total-synchron, rear PTO speed of 540/1000, hydraulic pump flow of 6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm, fuel capacity of 28 gal 106.0 L. Together, those figures give owners a practical starting point when comparing engine, driveline, PTO, hydraulic, capacity, and chassis details for this particular tractor. They also provide a useful reference for routine checks, repairs, service planning, and equipment matching.

Years1985-1987
Engine239 ci 3.9 L
TransmissionIH-Total-synchron
Rear PTO540/1000
Weight8465 to 9082 pounds

CaseIH 856 XL Quick Answers

  • Production years1985-1987
  • Engine displacement239 ci 3.9 L
  • TransmissionIH-Total-synchron
  • Rear PTO540/1000

Engine and Power

The listed engine details include engine displacement of 239 ci 3.9 L.

Diesel engine

Displacement239 ci 3.9 L
Bore Stroke3.87x5.06 inches 98 x 129 mm
Rated Rpm2300
Engine Oil Capacity12.7 qts 12.0 L
Coolant Capacity22.2 qts 21.0 L

Manufacture years

1985-1987

Transmission

The transmission record notes transmission of IH-Total-synchron.

IH-Total-synchron

NameIH-Total-synchron

PTO and Hitch

PTO and hitch details include rear PTO speed of 540/1000.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000

Rear hitch

II

Rear lift

8708 lbs 3949 kg

Hydraulics

The hydraulic record lists hydraulic pump flow of 6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm.

Pressure

2465 psi 170.0 bar

Pump flow

6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.