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FarmallModel A
Farmall 1256
Row Crop
- power
- 113 hp
- displacement
- 407 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 1566
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FarmallModel B
Farmall 1566
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 436 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
FarmallFarmall 1566
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 1566 higher · +29 ci (+7%)1256407 ci
1566436 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1256 is in the 57th percentile; 1566 is in the 75th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12566
15666
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 1566 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1256 higher · +4 (+33%)125616
156612
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 1566 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1566 higher · +2,465 lb (+24%)125610,405 lb
156612,870 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
1256 is in the 35th percentile; 1566 is in the 54th · 1,350 models
1256 (A)1566 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | 1256 | 1566 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | DT-436 | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 1566+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 407ci | 436ci | ▲ 1566+29 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 5in | ▲ 1566+0.4 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 91.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 85.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | 12,870lb | ▲ 1566+2,465 lb · +24% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/II | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 6.5gal | ▲ 1566+0.5 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1566 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 75th percentile (436 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 54th percentile (12,870 lb)
A · 1256B · 1566Median Row Crop Tractor