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Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 856

Verdict: Farmall 1206 vs Farmall 856

The Farmall 1206 and the Farmall 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1206 leads on rated power with 113 hp against 100 hp. Farmall 856 is the lighter machine (9,270 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 856 is the newer design (1967 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 1206 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 856 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 1206 Tractor
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall 856 Tractor
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
113 hp
100 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
8,400Reference
3,676 (F856 Custom total)Reference
Variants
IH 1206
standard frontReference
Farmall 1206
row-cropReference
Wheatland
larger platform, heavy drawbarReference
IH 856
standard chassisReference
Farmall 856
row-crop chassisReference
856 Custom
economy modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
181.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
74.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
65.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 108 mmReference
97 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.2 LReference
20.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
84.0 kWReference
74.9 kWReference
Max power
70.8 kWReference
65.0 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
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.0 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
84.0 kWReference
74.9 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
2Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
79.5 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
9400 to 10115 poundsReference
9270 to 10290 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
388 cmReference
416 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
233 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
218 cmReference
Shipping
4263 kgReference
4204 kgReference
Operating
4588 kgReference
4667 kgReference
Ballasted
6159 kgReference
5459 kgReference
1206 Serial Number Location
1206 Serial Numbers
1965
7501Reference
1966
8626Reference
1967
12731Reference
7501Reference
Test results
Fuel use
26.5 l/hourReference
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
4873 kgReference
4271 kgReference
Farmall 856 attachments
856 Serial Number Location
856 Serial Numbers
1968
9854Reference
1969
19554Reference
1970
28693Reference
1971
32420Reference
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.

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