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Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 806
Verdict: Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 806
The Farmall 1256 and the Farmall 806 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1256 leads on rated power with 116 hp against 110 hp. Farmall 806 is the lighter machine (7,720 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 1256 is the newer design (1967 vs 1963). In short: choose the Farmall 1256 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 806 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
110 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
As two-range Torque Amplifer (TA) to the basic transmission. Pulling back on the left-hand TA lever provides a clutchless shift to a lower speed for each gear. Pushing the lever forward return to direct-drive mode.Reference
Total built
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42,957Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
159.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
76.1 kWReference
63.2 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 117 mmReference
97 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
two-stage dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
86.6 kWReference
69.7 kWReference
Max power
76.1 kWReference
60.8 kWReference
LP-gas Fuel tank
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177.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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82.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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62.6 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Power (gross)
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82.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Clutch
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12-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.3 kWReference
70.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
86.6 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
11.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
84.5 kWReference
62.0 kWReference
Steering flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
233 cmReference
257 cmReference
Weight
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
7720 to 8500 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference
15.5-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (International)Reference
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Length
416 cmReference
408 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
279 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
205 cmReference
Shipping
5003 kgReference
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Operating
4719 kgReference
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Ballasted
6264 kgReference
5395 kgReference
Ag front
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6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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15.5-38Reference
Rear axle
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82 mmReference
Front tread
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20/40 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 238 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping
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3501 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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3855 kgReference
1256 Serial Number Location
1256 Serial Numbers
1967
7501 (IH)Reference
34943Reference
1968
7703 (IH)Reference
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1969
8444 (IH)Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
25Reference
Batteries
2Reference
1 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery AH
204Reference
60 (gas/LP)Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
36.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
5036 kgReference
4115 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
IH 806
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standard-treadReference
Farmall 806
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row-cropReference
Farmall 806 attachments
806 Serial Numbers
1963
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501Reference
1964
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4709Reference
1965
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15946Reference
1966
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24038Reference
Questions
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.