Engine Horsepower: 95 hp
Manufactured: 1982 to 1985
International Harvester 956 Summary
The International Harvester 956 was produced from 1982 to 1985 as part of the 56XL Series. It is a row-crop tractor built in Neuss, Germany. The engine offers 95 hp net (70.8 kW) with a PTO claimed power of 91 hp (67.9 kW). Variants include the 956XL, which features a deluxe cab.

International Harvester 956 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who is the manufacturer and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: International Harvester
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Neuss, Germany
Variants
What variant is available?
- 956XL: Deluxe cab
Engine
What engine does the tractor have?
- Model: International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
What type of transmission does the tractor use?
- Type: 16-speed two-speed power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the tractor?
- Engine (net): 95 hp (70.8 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 91 hp (67.9 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical specifications?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Final drives: Planetary
- Differential lock: Mechanical rear
- Steering: Power steering
- ROPS: Four-post ROPS. Standard cab and deluxe XL cab optional.
Capacity
What are the capacity specifications?
- Fuel: 37 gal (140.0 L)
- Hydraulic system: 12.2 gal (46.2 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Type: Open center
- Capacity: 12.2 gal (46.2 L)
- Pressure: 2346 psi (161.8 bar)
- Pump flow: 11.1 gpm (42.0 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications?
- Rear Type: II
- Control: Position and draft control
- Rear lift: 9171 lbs (4159 kg)
- Optional rear lift: 11023 lbs (5000 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Rear PTO: Independent
- Clutch: 310mm dry disc
- Rear PTO Type: 540/1000
- Engine RPM: 540@1920, 1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes?
- 2WD Wheelbase: 103.4 inches (262 cm)
- 4WD Wheelbase: 101.9 inches (258 cm)
- Weight: 9458 to 10538 pounds
- Front tire: 10.00-16
- 2WD Rear tire: 16.9R38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: Negative
- Charging system: Alternator
- Charging amps: 55
- Battery volts: 12
- Battery AH: 110
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