International Harvester 856XL vs John Deere 3400

Side-by-side specs comparison

International Harvester 856XL

International Harvester 856XL

85 HP · 1983–1985

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John Deere 3400

John Deere 3400

85 HP · 1995–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The International Harvester 856XL and the John Deere 3400 deliver the same power: 85 HP.
  • The John Deere 3400 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1983 for the International Harvester 856XL.
  • The International Harvester 856XL is heavier: 3839 kg versus 3480 kg for the John Deere 3400.
  • The John Deere 3400 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 4568 kg versus 3949 kg.

Full specs comparison

International Harvester 856XLJohn Deere 3400
Power85 HP85 HP
Production years1983–19851995–1998
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement3.9 L3.9 L
Weight3 839 kg3 480 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 4
Rear lift capacity3 949 kg4 568 kg
Wheelbase238 cm
CabYesYes

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the International Harvester 856XL or the John Deere 3400?

The International Harvester 856XL and the John Deere 3400 deliver the same power: 85 HP.

Which is more recent, the International Harvester 856XL or the John Deere 3400?

The John Deere 3400 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1983 for the International Harvester 856XL.

Which is heavier, the International Harvester 856XL or the John Deere 3400?

The International Harvester 856XL is heavier: 3839 kg versus 3480 kg for the John Deere 3400.

Which has the higher lift capacity, the International Harvester 856XL or the John Deere 3400?

The John Deere 3400 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 4568 kg versus 3949 kg.

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