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Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1256
Verdict: Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1256
The Farmall 1026 and the Farmall 1256 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1026 leads on rated power with 127 hp against 116 hp. Farmall 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 9,940 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 1967). In short: choose the Farmall 1026 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 1256 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
127 hp
116 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. The Torque Amplifier (TA) allows a clutchless shift from direct drive (DD) to the lower TA speed in all gears and ranges.Reference
Total built
2,414Reference
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Variants
IH 1026
standardReference
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Farmall 1026
row-cropReference
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IH 21026
industrialReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
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
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 117 mmReference
110 x 117 mmReference
Power (net)
91.7 kWReference
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Power (gross)
94.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual-stage dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
900-2400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
83.9 kWReference
86.6 kWReference
Max power
59.8 kWReference
76.1 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
84.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
83.9 kWReference
86.6 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
partial power shiftReference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
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Rear Type
IIReference
III/IIReference
Control
hydraulic draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
82.6 kWReference
84.5 kWReference
Valves
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1Reference
Pump flow
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30.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
233 cmReference
Weight
5034 kgReference
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference
Ag front
11L-15Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
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Length
421 cmReference
416 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
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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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (International)Reference
Width
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233 cmReference
Shipping
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5003 kgReference
Operating
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4719 kgReference
Ballasted
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6264 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
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
204Reference
204Reference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Test results
Fuel use
29.5 l/hourReference
28.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
4346 kgReference
5036 kgReference
1256 Serial Number Location
1256 Serial Numbers
1967
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7501 (IH)Reference
1968
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7703 (IH)Reference
1969
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8444 (IH)Reference
Speeds
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.