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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 1568
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FarmallModel B
Farmall 1568
Row Crop
- power
- 172 hp
- displacement
- 549 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 12
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
FarmallFarmall 1568
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 1568 higher · +59 hp (+52%)1256113 hp
1568172 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
1256 is in the 34th percentile; 1568 is in the 67th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1568 higher · +142 ci (+35%)1256407 ci
1568549 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1256 is in the 57th percentile; 1568 is in the 98th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1568 higher · +2 (+33%)12566
15688
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 1568 is in the 99th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1256 higher · +4 (+33%)125616
156812
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 1568 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
1256 (A)1568 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | 1256 | 1568 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | DV-550 | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | 172hp | ▲ 1568+59 hp · +52% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 1568+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ 1568+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 549ci | ▲ 1568+142 ci · +35% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 4.5in | ▲ 1256+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Partial Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 168in | ▲ 1568+4 in · +2% |
| Width | 91.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 85.8in | 128in | ▲ 1568+42.2 in · +49% |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | 12,960lb | ▲ 1568+2,555 lb · +25% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | 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 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 7.5gal | ▲ 1568+1.5 gal · +25% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 1568 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 34th percentile (113 hp)B · 67th percentile (172 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 98th percentile (549 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 55th percentile (12,960 lb)
A · 1256B · 1568Median Row Crop Tractor