Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 1456

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 1256

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1256 specs
International Harvester 1456 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 1456

Utility

power
130 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1456 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1456

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1456 higher · +17 hp (+15%)
1256113 hp
1456130 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; 1456 is in the 91st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1256407 ci
1456407 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 1456 is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
14566
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 1456 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
145616
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 1456 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1256 (A)1456 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model12561456—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407DT407Same
Power Output113hp130hp▲ 1456+17 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci407ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.6in4.6inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftGear type and partial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
Length164in164inSame
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8in86in▲ 1456+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight10,405lb12,800lb▲ 1456+2,395 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIII/IISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discIndependent hydraulic dry discSame

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
Coolant6gal6galSame

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 1456Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Open operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 91st percentile (130 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 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 · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 91st percentile (12,800 lb)
A · 1256B · 1456Median Utility Tractor
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