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Farmall 1206 vs Farmall Hydro 100
Verdict: Farmall 1206 vs Farmall Hydro 100
The Farmall 1206 and the Farmall Hydro 100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1206 leads on rated power with 113 hp against 104 hp. Farmall 1206 is the lighter machine (9,400 kg vs 11,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall Hydro 100 is the newer design (1973 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 1206 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Hydro 100 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
104 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.Reference
Gear 2.85 MPH used for pull test.Reference
Total built
8,400Reference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
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
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Drawbar (claimed)
74.3 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 108 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
102.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.2 LReference
24.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
84.0 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Max power
70.8 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.0 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
84.0 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
79.5 kWReference
75.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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102.2 LReference
Capacity
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102.2 LReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Control
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lower-link draft sensingReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2072Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
9400 to 10115 poundsReference
11470 to 12130 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
388 cmReference
426 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
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Shipping
4263 kgReference
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Operating
4588 kgReference
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Ballasted
6159 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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289 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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274 cmReference
Shipping weight
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5202 kgReference
Operating weight
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5502 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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82 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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167 to 325 cmReference
1206 Serial Number Location
1206 Serial Numbers
1965
7501Reference
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1966
8626Reference
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1967
12731Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
26.5 l/hourReference
25.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
4873 kgReference
4445 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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159.0 LReference
Hydro 100 Serial Numbers
1973
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7501Reference
1974
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7727Reference
1975
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10915Reference
1976
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12434Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the transmission housing.Reference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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72Reference
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.