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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 BM
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FarmallModel B
Farmall BM
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
FarmallFarmall BM
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 1256 higher · +159 ci (+64%)1256407 ci
BM248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1256 is in the 57th percentile; BM is in the 16th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)12566
BM4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1256 is in the 50th percentile; BM is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1256 higher · +11 (+220%)125616
BM5
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1256 is in the 50th percentile; BM is in the 7th · 1,200 models
1256 (A)BM (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | 1256 | BM | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1256+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 248ci | ▲ 1256+159 ci · +64% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 3.9in | ▲ 1256+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 5.3in | ▲ BM+0.7 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 91.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 85.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall BM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 7th percentile (5)
A · 1256B · BMMedian Row Crop Tractor