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International Harvester 1255 vs International Harvester 1256

International Harvester 1255 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 1255

Utility

power
125 hp
displacement
358 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 1255 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
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1255
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1255 higher · +12 hp (+11%)
1255125 hp
1256113 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1255 is in the 90th percentile; 1256 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +49 ci (+14%)
1255358 ci
1256407 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1255 is in the 87th percentile; 1256 is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12556
12566
Median Utility Tractor4

1255 is in the 93rd percentile; 1256 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1255 higher · +4 (+25%)
125520
125616
Median Utility Tractor12

1255 is in the 86th percentile; 1256 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1255 (A)1256 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model12551256—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Standard Tread—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelNot recordedDT407—
Power Output125hp113hp▲ 1255+12 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement358ci407ci▲ 1256+49 ci · +14%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 1256+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.1in4.6in▲ 1255+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeNot recordedGear, Partial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
Length187in164in▲ 1255+23 in · +14%
WidthNot recorded91.7in—
Height116in85.8in▲ 1255+30.2 in · +35%
Operating Weight12,215lb10,405lb▲ 1255+1,810 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic dry disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
CoolantNot recorded6gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1255International Harvester 1256Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 90th percentile (125 hp)B · 88th percentile (113 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (358 ci)B · 90th percentile (407 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 90th percentile (12,215 lb)B · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)
A · 1255B · 1256Median Utility Tractor
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