Compare/International Harvester 1456 vs International Harvester 4100

International Harvester 1456 vs International Harvester 4100

Verdict: International Harvester 1456 vs International Harvester 4100

The International Harvester 1456 and the International Harvester 4100 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 130 hp. International Harvester 1456 is the lighter machine (5,806 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 1456 is the newer design (1969 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 1456 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 4100 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

131 hp

130 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference

1,217Reference

Original price

$12,400 (1971)Reference

$18,200 (1968)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

4x4 4WDReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Variants

IH 1456

standard-treadReference

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Farmall 1456

row-cropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

151.4 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

85.5 kWReference

82.6 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

114 x 114 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual stage dryReference

Compression

17:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

83.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

97.8 kWReference

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Max power

85.5 kWReference

82.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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86.6 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

97.8 kWReference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

62.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

3/2Reference

III (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

optional independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

94.9 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

254 cmReference

Weight

5806 kgReference

6883 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

18.4-30Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Length

416 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

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Operating weight

5806 kgReference

6883 kgReference

Ballasted weight

7869 kgReference

8663 kgReference

Bar rear axle

88 mmReference

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1456 Serial Numbers

1969

10001 (Farmall)Reference

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1970

10405 (Farmall)Reference

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1971

14149 (Farmall)Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, right sideReference

Test results

Fuel use

32.2 l/hourReference

33.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7423 kgReference

Speeds

4100 Serial Numbers

1966

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8001Reference

1967

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8723Reference

1968

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8986Reference

Final

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9218Reference

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.