Compare/International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 1255

International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 1255

Verdict: International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 1255

The International Harvester 1026 and the International Harvester 1255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1026 leads on rated power with 127 hp against 125 hp. International Harvester 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 5,540 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1255 holds more fuel (199.8 L vs 159.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 1255 is the newer design (1979 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 1026 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1255 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

127 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

59Reference

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Variants

IH 1026

standardReference

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Farmall 1026

row-cropReference

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IH 21026

industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

199.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

59.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

83.9 kWReference

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Max power

59.8 kWReference

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Engine

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93.2 kWReference

Power

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93.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and 5 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

83.9 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540, 1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

82.6 kWReference

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Pump flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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4600 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

280 cmReference

Weight

5034 kgReference

5540 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.8R38Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

14.9R28Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

20.8R38Reference

Length

388 cmReference

473 cmReference

Width

231 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

213 cmReference

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Operating weight

5034 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6792 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

82 mmReference

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Front tread

152/185/213 cmReference

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Height

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294 cmReference

1026 Serial Numbers

1970

7501Reference

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1971

7550Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the hydrostatic housing, ahead of the batteries.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

29.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4346 kgReference

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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.