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International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 1256
Utility
- power
- 113 hp
- displacement
- 407 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 300
International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 300
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 169 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 300
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 1256 higher · +238 ci (+141%)1256407 ci
300169 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1256 is in the 90th percentile; 300 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)12566
3004
Median Utility Tractor4
1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 300 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1256 higher · +11 (+220%)125616
3005
Median Utility Tractor12
1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 300 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1256 higher · +6,092 lb (+141%)125610,405 lb
3004,313 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
1256 is in the 87th percentile; 300 is in the 41st · 5,107 models
1256 (A)300 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 1256 | 300 | — |
| Category | Utility, Standard Tread | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | C169 | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1256+400 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1256+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 169ci | ▲ 1256+238 ci · +141% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 3.5in | ▲ 1256+0.8 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 4.3in | ▲ 1256+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear, Partial Power Shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 119in | ▲ 1256+45 in · +38% |
| Width | 91.7in | 65in | ▲ 1256+26.7 in · +41% |
| Height | 85.8in | 57.9in | ▲ 1256+27.9 in · +48% |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | 4,313lb | ▲ 1256+6,092 lb · +141% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 540rpm | ▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85% |
Tires
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 5.50-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 10.00-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | IH Fast Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic dry disc | Differential mechanical disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 4.1gal | ▲ 1256+1.9 gal · +46% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open, ROPS, Cab (optional) | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 45th percentile (169 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,313 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 82nd percentile (164 in)B · 26th percentile (119 in)
A · 1256B · 300Median Utility Tractor