Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 806

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FarmallModel A

Farmall 1256

Row Crop

power
113 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1256 specs
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FarmallModel B

Farmall 806

Row Crop

power
94.1 hp
displacement
301 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 806 specs
FarmallFarmall 1256
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FarmallFarmall 806

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +18.9 hp (+20%)
1256113 hp
80694.1 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1256 is in the 34th percentile; 806 is in the 20th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +106 ci (+35%)
1256407 ci
806301 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1256 is in the 57th percentile; 806 is in the 32nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
8066
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 806 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +8 (+100%)
125616
8068
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 806 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

1256 (A)806 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
ManufacturerFarmallFarmallSame
Model1256806—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407C301—
Power Output113hp94.1hp▲ 1256+18.9 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci301ci▲ 1256+106 ci · +35%
Bore4.3in3.8in▲ 1256+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke4.6in4.4in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
TypeGear typeUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
Length164in161in▲ 1256+3 in · +2%
Width91.7in110in▲ 806+18.3 in · +20%
Height85.8in80.7in▲ 1256+5.1 in · +6%
Operating Weight10,405lb7,720lb▲ 1256+2,685 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discHydraulic dry disc—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
Coolant6gal6galSame

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall 806Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 34th percentile (113 hp)B · 20th percentile (94.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 32nd percentile (301 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 19th percentile (7,720 lb)
A · 1256B · 806Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFarmall 1256Full spec pageFarmall 806