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International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 1456

Verdict: International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 1456

The International Harvester 1255 and the International Harvester 1456 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1456 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 125 hp. International Harvester 1255 is the lighter machine (5,540 kg vs 5,806 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 1969). In short: choose the International Harvester 1456 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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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

125 hp

131 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference

Total built

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5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference

Original price

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$12,400 (1971)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

199.8 LReference

151.4 LReference

Engine

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

110 x 117 mmReference

Power

93.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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85.5 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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83.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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22.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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97.8 kWReference

Max power

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85.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

4600 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540, 1000Reference

1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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97.8 kWReference

Rear Type

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3/2Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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94.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

280 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

5540 kgReference

5806 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

11L-15Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

14.9R28Reference

11L-15Reference

Ag rear

20.8R38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

473 cmReference

416 cmReference

Height

294 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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218 cmReference

Operating weight

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5806 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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7869 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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88 mmReference

Variants

IH 1456

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standard-treadReference

Farmall 1456

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row-cropReference

1456 Serial Numbers

1969

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10001 (Farmall)Reference

1970

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10405 (Farmall)Reference

1971

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14149 (Farmall)Reference

Location:

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Clutch housing, right sideReference

Test results

Fuel use

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32.2 l/hourReference

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.