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Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 806
Verdict: Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 806
The Farmall 1206 and the Farmall 806 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1206 leads on rated power with 113 hp against 110 hp. Farmall 806 is the lighter machine (7,720 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 1206 is the newer design (1965 vs 1963). In short: choose the Farmall 1206 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 806 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
110 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
As two-range Torque Amplifer (TA) to the basic transmission. Pulling back on the left-hand TA lever provides a clutchless shift to a lower speed for each gear. Pushing the lever forward return to direct-drive mode.Reference
Total built
8,400Reference
42,957Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
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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IH 806
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standard-treadReference
Farmall 806
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row-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
159.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
74.3 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
63.2 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 108 mmReference
97 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
two-stage dryReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
22.2 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
84.0 kWReference
69.7 kWReference
Max power
70.8 kWReference
60.8 kWReference
LP-gas Fuel tank
—
177.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
—
82.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
—
900-2400Reference
Power (gross)
—
82.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Clutch
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12-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.0 kWReference
70.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
84.0 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
11.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
79.5 kWReference
62.0 kWReference
Steering flow
—
34.1 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
257 cmReference
Weight
9400 to 10115 poundsReference
7720 to 8500 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
388 cmReference
408 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
279 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
205 cmReference
Shipping
4263 kgReference
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Operating
4588 kgReference
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Ballasted
6159 kgReference
5395 kgReference
Rear axle
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82 mmReference
Front tread
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20/40 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 238 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping
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3501 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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3855 kgReference
1206 Serial Number Location
1206 Serial Numbers
1965
7501Reference
15946Reference
1966
8626Reference
24038Reference
1967
12731Reference
34943Reference
Test results
Fuel use
26.5 l/hourReference
36.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
4873 kgReference
4115 kgReference
Farmall 806 attachments
806 Serial Numbers
1963
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501Reference
1964
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4709Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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25Reference
Batteries
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1 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery volts
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12 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery AH
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60 (gas/LP)Reference
Questions
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.