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International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 4100

Verdict: International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 4100

The International Harvester 1255 and the International Harvester 4100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 4100 leads on rated power with 130 hp against 125 hp. International Harvester 1255 is the lighter machine (5,540 kg vs 6,883 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1255 is the newer design (1979 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 4100 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 1255 Tractor
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester 4100 Tractor
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
125 hp
130 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
1,217Reference
Original price
$18,200 (1968)Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
199.8 LReference
Engine
93.2 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
7.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
114 x 114 mmReference
Power
93.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
86.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
82.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Max power
82.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 5 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
sliding gearReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
50.0 lpmReference
62.5 lpmReference
Rear lift
4600 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540, 1000Reference
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
Rear Type
III (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
optional independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
280 cmReference
254 cmReference
Weight
5540 kgReference
6883 kgReference
Front tire
14.9R28Reference
18.4-30Reference
Rear tire
20.8R38Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag front
14.9R28Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag rear
20.8R38Reference
18.4-30Reference
Length
473 cmReference
Height
294 cmReference
Operating weight
6883 kgReference
Ballasted weight
8663 kgReference
4100 Serial Numbers
1966
8001Reference
1967
8723Reference
1968
8986Reference
Location:
Clutch housing, right sideReference
Final
9218Reference
Test results
Fuel use
33.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
7423 kgReference

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.

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