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Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1466
Verdict: Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1466
The Farmall 1256 and the Farmall 1466 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1466 leads on rated power with 133 hp against 116 hp. Farmall 1466 is the lighter machine (6,114 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 1466 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). In short: choose the Farmall 1466 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
116 hp
133 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
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
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift in all gears and ranges from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed. Without clutching the TA lever is pulled to the rear to engage. The transmission is returned to direct drive by pushing the TA lever forward.Reference
Total built
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25,264Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
76.1 kWReference
91.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 117 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
17:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2600 (late)Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
83.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
25.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
86.6 kWReference
108.7 kWReference
Max power
76.1 kWReference
91.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.3 kWReference
99.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
86.6 kWReference
108.7 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
1Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
II/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
84.5 kWReference
108.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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83.3 LReference
Capacity
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83.3 LReference
Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Total flow
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79.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
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106.9 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2540 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
233 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
6114 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
426 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
248 cmReference
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 (exhaust)
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281 cmReference
Operating weight
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6114 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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7556 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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40 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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88 mmReference
Front tread
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132 to 208 cmReference
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
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
55Reference
32Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
204Reference
172Reference
Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
36.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
5036 kgReference
6202 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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159.0 LReference
1466 Serial Numbers
1971
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7101Reference
1972
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10408Reference
1973
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15533Reference
1974
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19746Reference
1975
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25404Reference
1976
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29516Reference
Location:
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Clutch housing, left sideReference
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.