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Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1456

Verdict: Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1456

The Farmall 1256 and the Farmall 1456 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1456 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 116 hp. Farmall 1456 is the lighter machine (5,806 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 1456 is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). In short: choose the Farmall 1456 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 1256 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

116 hp

131 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)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

With 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference

Total built

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5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference

Original price

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$12,400 (1971)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

151.4 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

76.1 kWReference

85.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

64.4 LReference

83.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

86.6 kWReference

97.8 kWReference

Max power

76.1 kWReference

85.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

84.3 kWReference

96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

86.6 kWReference

97.8 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

30.3 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

3/2Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

84.5 kWReference

94.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

233 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

9940 to 11030 poundsReference

5806 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11L-15Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference

18.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (International)Reference

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Length

416 cmReference

Width

233 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

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Shipping

5003 kgReference

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Operating

4719 kgReference

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Ballasted

6264 kgReference

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Ag front

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11L-15Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Height

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218 cmReference

Operating weight

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5806 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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7869 kgReference

1256 Serial Number Location

1256 Serial Numbers

1967

7501 (IH)Reference

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1968

7703 (IH)Reference

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1969

8444 (IH)Reference

10001 (Farmall)Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

204Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

28.8 l/hourReference

32.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

5036 kgReference

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Speeds

1456 Serial Number Location

1456 Serial Numbers

1970

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10405 (Farmall)Reference

1971

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14149 (Farmall)Reference

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.