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International Harvester 1456

International Harvester 1456 — Standard-tread tractor · 131 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 1456 is a tractor with a rated output of 131 hp, categorising it as a high-powered model in its class. Production of this model spanned the years 1969 to 1971. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through a mechanical front-wheel drive system with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 5806 kg, suitable for tasks covering approximately 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
131 hp
Max power
85.5 kW
Weight
5806 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
71 rows
Recorded power
131 hp
Recorded weight
5806 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1969-1971
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Total built294 (IH/wheatland)Reference
Total built5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference
Original price$12,400 (1971)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Independent hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Cab optional with heat and A/CReference

Variants

IH 1456standard-treadReference
Farmall 1456row-cropReference

Engine

International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank159.0 LReference
Fuel tank151.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)85.5 kWReference
International Harvester DT407Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke110 x 117 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity12.3 LReference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed97.8 kWReference
Max power85.5 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissiongearReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity83.3 LReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)97.8 kWReference
Pump flow45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type3/2Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed94.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase266 cmReference
Weight5806 kgReference
Front tire11L-15Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front11L-15Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length416 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)218 cmReference
Operating weight5806 kgReference
Ballasted weight7869 kgReference
Bar rear axle88 mmReference

1456 Serial Numbers

Location:Clutch housing, right sideReference
19691001 (IH)Reference
197010025 (IH)Reference
197110249 (IH)Reference
196910001 (Farmall)Reference
197010405 (Farmall)Reference
197114149 (Farmall)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Test results

Diesel June 8 - 27, 1970Reference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use31.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use28.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use32.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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