Compare/Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1566

Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1566

Verdict: Farmall 1026 vs Farmall 1566

The Farmall 1026 and the Farmall 1566 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1566 leads on rated power with 161 hp against 127 hp. Farmall 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 13,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 1566 is the newer design (1974 vs 1970). In short: choose the Farmall 1566 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 1026 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

161 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

With 20.8-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

2,414Reference

7,417Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

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

310.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

59.8 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

109 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

900-2400Reference

900-2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

24.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

83.9 kWReference

120.1 kWReference

Max power

59.8 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Engine

—

136.5 kWReference

Power

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136.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

119.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

83.9 kWReference

120.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

2Reference

Rear Type

IIReference

III/IIReference

Control

hydraulic draft controlReference

lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

1000@2300Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

82.6 kWReference

121.0 kWReference

Front valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

Weight

5034 kgReference

13200 to 15195 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

421 cmReference

426 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

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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

142 to 203 cmReference

Width

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284 cmReference

Height (cab)

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297 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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317 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Rear tread

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167 to 304 cmReference

Shipping

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5987 kgReference

Operating

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6892 kgReference

Ballasted

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8282 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

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

41.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

4346 kgReference

7155 kgReference

1566 Serial Numbers

1974

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7101Reference

1975

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7837Reference

1976

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12589Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the clutch housing.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.