Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 3388

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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
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 3388

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
436 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3388 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 3388

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 3388 higher · +29 ci (+7%)
1256407 ci
3388436 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 3388 is in the 92nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
33886
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 3388 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
338816
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 3388 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3388 higher · +7,015 lb (+67%)
125610,405 lb
338817,420 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; 3388 is in the 94th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)3388 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model12563388—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407DT-436B—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci436ci▲ 3388+29 ci · +7%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 3388+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftTwo-range power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
Length164in227in▲ 3388+63 in · +38%
Width91.7in102in▲ 3388+10.3 in · +11%
Height85.8in115in▲ 3388+29.2 in · +34%
Operating Weight10,405lb17,420lb▲ 3388+7,015 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
Coolant6gal8.5gal▲ 3388+2.5 gal · +42%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 3388Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 92nd percentile (436 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 · 94th percentile (17,420 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 82nd percentile (164 in)B · 95th percentile (227 in)
A · 1256B · 3388Median Utility Tractor
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