Compare/Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1206

Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1206

Verdict: Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1206

The Farmall 1026 and the Farmall 1206 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1026 leads on rated power with 127 hp against 113 hp. Farmall 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 9,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 1026 is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 1026 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 1206 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

127 hp

113 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.Reference

Total built

2,414Reference

8,400Reference

Variants

IH 1026

standardReference

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Farmall 1026

row-cropReference

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IH 21026

industrialReference

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IH 1206

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standard frontReference

Farmall 1206

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row-cropReference

Wheatland

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larger platform, heavy drawbarReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

59.8 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

105 x 108 mmReference

Power (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

two-stage dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

22.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

83.9 kWReference

84.0 kWReference

Max power

59.8 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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74.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

84.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

83.9 kWReference

84.0 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Rear Type

IIReference

IIIReference

Control

hydraulic draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

82.6 kWReference

79.5 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

256 cmReference

Weight

5034 kgReference

9400 to 10115 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

Length

421 cmReference

388 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

Operating weight

5034 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6792 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

82 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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Width

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233 cmReference

Shipping

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4263 kgReference

Operating

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4588 kgReference

Ballasted

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6159 kgReference

Farmall 1026 attachments

1026 Serial Number Location

1026 Serial Numbers

1970

7501Reference

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1971

9707Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

204Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

29.5 l/hourReference

26.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

4346 kgReference

4873 kgReference

1206 Serial Number Location

1206 Serial Numbers

1965

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7501Reference

1966

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8626Reference

1967

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12731Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.