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International Harvester 956 XL Specs

The International Harvester 956XL is a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive row-crop tractor. This model was manufactured between 1982 and 1985. The International Harvester 956 XL tractor is powered by 238.7 cu.in (3.9 L) IH DT-239 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 85 hp (63 kW) at 2300 rpm.

The International 956XL is fitted with a two-speed powershift Torque Amplifier transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 17.4 mph (28 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h).

The open center hydraulic system has a gear pump with a rated capacity of 8 gal/min (30 l/min). The hydraulic system pressure is 167 bar (2440 psi). The 2WD models are equipped with 7.50x18 front tires and 16.9x34 rear tires. The 12.4x28 front tires and 16.9x38 rear tires are used for 4WD models. The wheelbase is 94.5" (2390 mm) for 2-wheel drive tractors and 92.9" (2350 mm) for 4-wheel drive tractors.

Engine
Engine Model International Harvester DT-239
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders 4
Displacement, cu in (L) 238.7 (3.91)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.87 (98.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 5.06 (129.0)
Aspiration Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 85.0 (63.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2300
Idle Speed, rpm 650-2450
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) 310 (230)
Torque Speed, rpm 1600
Compression 16:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Fuel System Direct injection
Air Cleaner Dry
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 18.5 (70.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 9.6 (9.1)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) 73.2 (54.3)
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) 7.50-18
Rear Tire Size (2WD) 16.9-34
Front Tire Size (4WD) 12.4-28
Rear Tire Size (4WD) 16.9-38

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type Open Center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 8.0 (30.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) 167.0 (2440)
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) 8800 (4000)

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) 94.5 (2390)
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) 92.9 (2350)
Length (2WD), in (mm) 153.8 (3890)
Length (4WD), in (mm) 158.5 (4010)
Height, in (mm) 106.3 (2690)
Turning Radius, in (mm) 202 (5050)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) 8450 (3840)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) 9065 (4120)

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