Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 1256 vs Farmall A

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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 A

Row Crop

power
Not recorded
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full A specs
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
FarmallFarmall A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +294 ci (+260%)
1256407 ci
A113 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1256 is in the 57th percentile; A is in the 1st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
A4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1256 is in the 50th percentile; A is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +12 (+300%)
125616
A4
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1256 is in the 50th percentile; A is in the 4th · 1,200 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +8,005 lb (+334%)
125610,405 lb
A2,400 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

1256 is in the 35th percentile; A is in the 1st · 1,350 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
ManufacturerFarmallFarmallSame
Model1256A—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407C113—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,400RPM▲ 1256+1,000 RPM · +71%
Cylinders64▲ 1256+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci113ci▲ 1256+294 ci · +260%
Bore4.3in3in▲ 1256+1.3 in · +43%
Stroke4.6in4in▲ 1256+0.6 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
TypeGear typeSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
Length164in106in▲ 1256+58 in · +55%
Width91.7in76.8in▲ 1256+14.9 in · +19%
Height85.8in63in▲ 1256+22.8 in · +36%
Operating Weight10,405lb2,400lb▲ 1256+8,005 lb · +334%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
TypeIndependentTransmission—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discMechanical contracting band—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric / Manual—

Capacities

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
Coolant6gal3.3gal▲ 1256+2.7 gal · +82%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 1256Farmall ADifference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 1st percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 4th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 1st percentile (2,400 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 28th percentile (164 in)B · 1st percentile (106 in)
A · 1256B · AMedian Row Crop Tractor
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