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Farmall 1456 vs Farmall 1468
Verdict: Farmall 1456 vs Farmall 1468
The Farmall 1456 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 131 hp. Farmall 1456 is the lighter machine (5,806 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 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
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
With 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference
2,905Reference
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
159.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
85.5 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
83.3 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
28.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
97.8 kWReference
108.5 kWReference
Max power
85.5 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
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
108.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
97.8 kWReference
108.5 kWReference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/2Reference
III/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
94.9 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
266 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
5806 kgReference
10700 to 11850 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
11L-15Reference
11L-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
416 cmReference
426 cmReference
Height
218 cmReference
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Operating weight
5806 kgReference
5375 kgReference
Ballasted weight
7869 kgReference
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Height (exhaust)
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320 cmReference
Shipping weight
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4853 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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88 mmReference
Front tread
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147 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
7201Reference
Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
34.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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5865 kgReference
Speeds
1468 Serial Numbers
1972
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7239Reference
1973
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9109Reference
1974
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9670Reference
Links
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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37Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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6Reference
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.