Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 1256 vs International Harvester 3688

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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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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 3688

Row Crop

power
113 hp
displacement
436 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3688 specs
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 3688

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
1256113 hp
3688113 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1256 is in the 34th percentile; 3688 is in the 34th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3688 higher · +29 ci (+7%)
1256407 ci
3688436 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1256 is in the 57th percentile; 3688 is in the 75th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
36886
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 3688 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
368816
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 3688 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

1256 (A)3688 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
ManufacturerFarmallInternational Harvester—
Model12563688—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407D436—
Power Output113hp113hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci436ci▲ 3688+29 ci · +7%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 3688+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
TypeGear typePartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
Length164in184in▲ 3688+20 in · +12%
Width91.7in102in▲ 3688+10.3 in · +11%
Height85.8in112in▲ 3688+26.2 in · +31%
Operating Weight10,405lb13,200lb▲ 3688+2,795 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
Coolant6gal6.5gal▲ 3688+0.5 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 1256International Harvester 3688Difference
TypeOpenCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 75th percentile (436 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 57th percentile (13,200 lb)
A · 1256B · 3688Median Row Crop Tractor
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