- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1967–1971
- 10,900 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester Farmall 756 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 75.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
75.0 hp
55.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,699 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester Farmall 756 specs: key facts
The International Harvester Farmall 756 was built from 1967 to 1971.
The International Harvester Farmall 756 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 55.9 kW (75.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester Farmall 756 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester Farmall 756 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 engine, a 6-cylinder unit.
The International Harvester Farmall 756 weighs 3,946 kg (8,699 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester Farmall 756 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester Farmall 756 delivers 45.5 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
How does the Farmall 756 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 391 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,946 kg is high for its class — 27% above the median of 3,100 kg across the 400 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 401 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a Farmall 756 have?
The only figure for the Farmall 756 is 75.0 hp (55.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
What engine is in a Farmall 756?
A Farmall 756 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291, a 6-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
How much will a Farmall 756 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Farmall 756 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/minFrom the Traktorenlexikon article's hydraulics section. |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,100 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
What transmission does a Farmall 756 have?
Transmission specifications for the Farmall 756 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated disc brakes acting on differential side shafts |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
How much does a Farmall 756 weigh?
A Farmall 756 weighs 8,699 lb (3,946 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,699 lb · 3,946 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 97.5 in · 2,477 mm |
| Length | 157.0 in · 3,988 mm |
| Width | 92.0 in · 2,337 mm |
| Height | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 8.0–16.0 in · 203–406 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–94.0 in · 1,422–2,388 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.2 ft · 2.82 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
What oil does a Farmall 756 take, and how much?
A Farmall 756 engine takes 12.2 qt (11.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 68.1 qt · 64.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 67.9 qt · 64.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 20.5 qt · 19.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Farmall 756?
Within 10% of its 71.8 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-485 (DT)71.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
- Massey Ferguson 194 (A)71.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1983Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
- Fiat 880 (DT)72.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
- Massey Ferguson 178 (A)71.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
- SOMECA 880 (TD)72.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
- Leyland 28270.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1981Side by side with the Farmall 756 →
Common questions about the International Harvester Farmall 756
Is a Farmall 756 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester Farmall 756 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Farmall 756 have?
A Farmall 756 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Farmall Farmall 756 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118751 · revision 1054991. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document