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International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 1486B
Verdict: International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 1486B
The International Harvester 1255 and the International Harvester 1486B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. International Harvester 1255 is the lighter machine (5,540 kg vs 6,065 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1486B is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
125 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Total built
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64Reference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
199.8 LReference
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Engine
93.2 kWReference
124.5 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Power
93.2 kWReference
124.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2600Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 5 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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two-speed power shiftReference
Clutch
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hydraulic cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
50.0 lpmReference
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Rear lift
4600 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540, 1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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93.2 kWReference
Type
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Torque AmplifierReference
Rear Type
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III/IIReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2300Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
280 cmReference
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Weight
5540 kgReference
6065 kgReference
Front tire
14.9R28Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
20.8R38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
14.9R28Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
20.8R38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Length
473 cmReference
426 cmReference
Height
294 cmReference
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Width
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259 cmReference
Height (cab)
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290 cmReference
Ground clearance
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39 cmReference
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.