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Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 1256
Verdict: Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 1256
The Farmall 1206 and the Farmall 1256 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1256 leads on rated power with 116 hp against 113 hp. Farmall 1206 is the lighter machine (9,400 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 1256 is the newer design (1967 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 1256 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
113 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
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.Reference
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
8,400Reference
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Variants
IH 1206
standard frontReference
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Farmall 1206
row-cropReference
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Wheatland
larger platform, heavy drawbarReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
159.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
74.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 108 mmReference
110 x 117 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.2 LReference
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
84.0 kWReference
86.6 kWReference
Max power
70.8 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.0 kWReference
84.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
84.0 kWReference
86.6 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
III/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
79.5 kWReference
84.5 kWReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
233 cmReference
Weight
9400 to 10115 poundsReference
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
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Length
388 cmReference
416 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
233 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
218 cmReference
Shipping
4263 kgReference
5003 kgReference
Operating
4588 kgReference
4719 kgReference
Ballasted
6159 kgReference
6264 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (International)Reference
1206 Serial Number Location
1206 Serial Numbers
1965
7501Reference
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1966
8626Reference
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1967
12731Reference
7501 (IH)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
26.5 l/hourReference
28.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
4873 kgReference
5036 kgReference
1256 Serial Number Location
1256 Serial Numbers
1968
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7703 (IH)Reference
1969
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8444 (IH)Reference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Battery AH
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204Reference
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.