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International Harvester 956 Specs

The International Harvester 956 row-crop tractor was manufactured from 1982 to 1985. The International 956 powertrain system components: a 358 cu.in (5.9 L) International Harvester D358 six-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel engine and 2-speed powershift Torque Amplifier transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears.

The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.88" (98 mm), piston stroke of 5.06" (129 mm), and rated power of 95 hp (70.8 kW). The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 17.4 mph (28 kph) and 6.6 mph (10.6 kph).

The open center hydraulic system has a gear pump with a rated capacity of 9.5 gal/min (36 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 175 bar (2535 psi). The 2-wheel drive models are equipped with 7.50x20 front tires and 16.9x38 rear tires. The 13.6x28 front tires and 16.9x38 rear tires are used for tractors with 4-wheel drive. The wheelbase is 103.5" (2620 mm) for 2WD models and 102" (2590 mm) for 4WD models.

Engine
Engine Model International Harvester D358
Engine Type 4-stroke, 6-cylinder direct injection diesel
Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement, cu in (L) 358 (5.90)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.88 (98.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 5.06 (129.0)
Aspiration Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 95.0 (70.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) 355 (262)
Torque Speed, rpm 1400
Fuel System Direct injection
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 37.0 (140.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 12.7 (12.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) 22.3 (21.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps 55

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) 81.5 (60.7)
PTO Clutch Hydraulic wet disc
PTO Speeds, rpm 540/1000

Transmission
Transmission Type Torque Amplifier
Gearbox Type 16F/8R, 2-speed powershift
Number of Forward Gears 16
Number of Reverse Gears 8
Clutch Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 44.5 (42.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 17.4 (28.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 6.6 (10.6)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration Front Steer
Steering System Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) 7.50-20
Rear Tire Size (2WD) 16.9-38
Front Tire Size (4WD) 13.6-28
Rear Tire Size (4WD) 16.9-38

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type Open Center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 9.5 (36.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) 175.0 (2535)
Number of Standard Remote Valves 3
3-Point Hitch Category 2
Draft Sensing or Lift Control Position and draft control
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) 9150 (4150)

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) 103.5 (2620)
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) 102 (2590)
Length, in (mm) 167.72 (4260)
Height, in (mm) 108.27 (2750)
Turning Radius, in (mm) 202 (5050)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) 9460 (4290)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) 10300 (4670)

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