Head to head · Utility

Ford (a part of New Holland) 8030 vs International Harvester 1256

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Ford (a part of New Holland)Model A

Ford (a part of New Holland) 8030

Utility

power
122 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8030 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 1256

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1256 specs
Ford (a part of New Holland)Ford (a part of New Holland) 8030
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8030 higher · +9 hp (+8%)
8030122 hp
1256113 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8030 is in the 90th percentile; 1256 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8030 higher · +49 ci (+12%)
8030456 ci
1256407 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8030 is in the 93rd percentile; 1256 is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
80306
12566
Median Utility Tractor4

8030 is in the 93rd percentile; 1256 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
803016
125616
Median Utility Tractor12

8030 is in the 73rd percentile; 1256 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

8030 (A)1256 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
ManufacturerFord (a part of New Holland)International Harvester—
Model80301256—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Standard Tread—

Engine

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
ManufacturerFordInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedDT407—
Power Output122hp113hp▲ 8030+9 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,400RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci407ci▲ 8030+49 ci · +12%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 8030+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.6in▲ 8030+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeNot recordedGear, Partial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
Length172in164in▲ 8030+8 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded91.7in—
Height113in85.8in▲ 8030+27.2 in · +32%
Operating Weight9,943lb10,405lb▲ 1256+462 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic dry disc—

Electrical

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
CoolantNot recorded6gal—

Operator Station

SpecFord (a part of New Holland) 8030International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeOpenOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 90th percentile (122 hp)B · 88th percentile (113 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (456 ci)B · 90th percentile (407 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 86th percentile (9,943 lb)B · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)
A · 8030B · 1256Median Utility Tractor
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