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Farmall 1256 vs Farmall Hydro 100
Verdict: Farmall 1256 vs Farmall Hydro 100
The Farmall 1256 and the Farmall Hydro 100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 1256 leads on rated power with 116 hp against 104 hp. Farmall 1256 is the lighter machine (9,940 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 1967). In short: choose the Farmall 1256 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
116 hp
104 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
International HarvesterReference
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
Gear 2.85 MPH used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
76.1 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
110 x 117 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
102.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
24.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
86.6 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Max power
76.1 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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59.7 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.3 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
86.6 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2072Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
84.5 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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
233 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
9940 to 11030 poundsReference
11470 to 12130 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference
18.4-34Reference
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
259 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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10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-34Reference
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
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
72Reference
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
25.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
5036 kgReference
4445 kgReference
Speeds
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
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.