826 vs 856

Anonymous-0 · Mar 30, 2009

Why did IH build both tractors at the same time,they are so close in hp

rustyfarmall · Mar 30, 2009

They are basically the same tractor. The 826 was a bare bones tractor, and thus was priced lower.

Eric W · Mar 30, 2009

was 826 a hydro tractor ?

Weldon K · Mar 30, 2009

826 was available in gear drive and Hydro models.
I read somewhere that IH was going to increase the hp of 756 and call it 756 series II. I think this plan was shelved, they kept the 756 as it was and the increased hp tractor became the 826. The 1026 Hydro was a 1256 with Hydro transmission.

Hugh MacKay · Mar 30, 2009

farmall650: They are not as close in hp as statistics would have you believe. As others have said 826 was an economy model. It wont hold a candle to an 856.

mkirsch · Mar 30, 2009

Where was the economy though? I've never seen an 826 that wasn't fully "decked out" with all the same equipment as an 856. Fenders, 3pt hitch, four headlights, dual hydraulic remotes, tilt wheel and deluxe throttle. About the only thing economy was the German diesel engine and the 34" tires.

Hugh MacKay · Mar 30, 2009

Kirsch: That was enough to cut the price.

Lee in Iowa · Mar 30, 2009

The way I understand it from my friend that was an IH mechanic at the time they were built is that the the tractor that was badged 856 custom was the economy model built to compete with the JD 4000. The 856 custom had single hydraulic, smaller fuel tank, and maybe two less headlights etc. The 826 was just a German diesel. Lee

Anonymous-0 · Apr 1, 2009

going to look at this weekend,Thanks for the information

826 vs 856

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