Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 1256 vs Valmet 8150

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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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ValmetModel B

Valmet 8150

Row Crop

power
109 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full 8150 specs
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
ValmetValmet 8150

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +4 hp (+4%)
1256113 hp
8150109 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1256 is in the 34th percentile; 8150 is in the 31st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +4 ci (<1%)
1256407 ci
8150403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1256 is in the 57th percentile; 8150 is in the 55th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
81506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 8150 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8150 higher · +20 (+125%)
125616
815036
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 8150 is in the 95th · 1,200 models

1256 (A)8150 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
ManufacturerFarmallValmet—
Model12568150—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterValmet—
ModelDT407Six-cylinder turbocharged (Serial No. E 1 12 75)—
Power Output113hp109hp▲ 1256+4 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci403ci▲ 1256+4 ci · <1%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.6in4.7in▲ 8150+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
TypeGear typeThree-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Length164in191in▲ 8150+27 in · +16%
Width91.7in85.8in▲ 1256+5.9 in · +7%
Height85.8in110in▲ 8150+24.2 in · +28%
Operating Weight10,405lb10,970lb▲ 8150+565 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recordedTwo 16.9R28;**; 12 (80 psi)—
Rear Tire SizeNot recordedTwo 20.8R38;**; 12 (80 psi)—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 8150Difference
TypeOpenCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 34th percentile (113 hp)B · 31st percentile (109 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 55th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 95th percentile (36)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 38th percentile (10,970 lb)
A · 1256B · 8150Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFarmall 1256Full spec pageValmet 8150