Compare/International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 1256

International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 1256

Verdict: International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 1256

The International Harvester 1246 and the International Harvester 1256 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1246 leads on rated power with 122 hp against 116 hp. International Harvester 1246 is the lighter machine (9,481 kg vs 9,940 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1256 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 110.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 1246 is the newer design (1972 vs 1967). In short: choose the International Harvester 1246 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1256 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

Fit score

Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

122 hp

116 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

159.0 LReference

Engine

91.0 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

110 x 117 mmReference

Power

91.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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76.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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64.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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22.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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86.6 kWReference

Max power

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76.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

40.1 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

3700 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540, 1000Reference

1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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84.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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86.6 kWReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear Type

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III/IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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84.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

233 cmReference

Weight

9481 to 10694 poundsReference

9940 to 11030 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4-38 (Farmall)Reference

Ag front

11.2-28 (MFWD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

419 cmReference

416 cmReference

Height

272 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4300 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4850 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (International)Reference

Width

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233 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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218 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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82 mmReference

Shipping

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5003 kgReference

Operating

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4719 kgReference

Ballasted

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6264 kgReference

Variants

Farmall 1256

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row-cropReference

IH 1256

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standardReference

1256 Serial Numbers

1967

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7501 (IH)Reference

1968

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7703 (IH)Reference

1969

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8444 (IH)Reference

Location:

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Serial number place on the left side of the 1256, on the clutch housing.Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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204Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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28.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5036 kgReference

Speeds

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.