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Farmall 1456 vs Farmall 1466
Verdict: Farmall 1456 vs Farmall 1466
The Farmall 1456 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 131 hp. Farmall 1456 is the lighter machine (5,806 kg vs 6,114 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 1969). In short: choose the Farmall 1466 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 1456 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
131 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
With 18.4-39 rear tires.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
5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference
25,264Reference
Original price
$12,400 (1971)Reference
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Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
151.4 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
85.5 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
83.3 LReference
83.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
25.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
97.8 kWReference
108.7 kWReference
Max power
85.5 kWReference
91.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
99.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
97.8 kWReference
108.7 kWReference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/2Reference
II/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
94.9 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
Valves
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1Reference
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
Engine RPM
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1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
5806 kgReference
6114 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
11L-15Reference
11L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
416 cmReference
426 cmReference
Height
218 cmReference
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Operating weight
5806 kgReference
6114 kgReference
Ballasted weight
7869 kgReference
7556 kgReference
Width
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248 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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281 cmReference
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
1456 Serial Number Location
1456 Serial Numbers
1969
10001 (Farmall)Reference
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1970
10405 (Farmall)Reference
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1971
14149 (Farmall)Reference
7101Reference
Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
36.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6202 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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159.0 LReference
1466 Serial Numbers
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
Electrical
Charging amps
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32Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Battery AH
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172Reference
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.