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Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1468
Verdict: Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1468
The Farmall 1256 and the Farmall 1468 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1468 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 116 hp. Farmall 1256 is the lighter machine (9,940 kg vs 10,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Farmall 1468 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
146 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
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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2,905Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
159.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
76.1 kWReference
95.2 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 117 mmReference
114 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
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Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2600 (late)Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
28.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
86.6 kWReference
108.5 kWReference
Max power
76.1 kWReference
95.2 kWReference
Pre-heating
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ether injectionReference
Idle RPM
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900-2830 (late)Reference
Firing order
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1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.3 kWReference
108.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
86.6 kWReference
108.5 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
III/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
84.5 kWReference
102.0 kWReference
Rear valves
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1Reference
Steering flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2540 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
233 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
10700 to 11850 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11L-16Reference
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
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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-16Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-38Reference
Height (exhaust)
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320 cmReference
Shipping weight
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4853 kgReference
Operating weight
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5375 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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88 mmReference
Front tread
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147 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
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
37Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
204Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
34.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
5036 kgReference
5865 kgReference
Speeds
1468 Serial Numbers
1971
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7201Reference
1972
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7239Reference
1973
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9109Reference
1974
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9670Reference
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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.