Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 504

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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 504 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 504

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
188 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 504 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 504

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +219 ci (+116%)
1256407 ci
504188 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 504 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
5044
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 504 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +11 (+220%)
125616
5045
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 504 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +5,947 lb (+133%)
125610,405 lb
5044,458 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; 504 is in the 43rd · 5,107 models

1256 (A)504 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256504—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407D188—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders64▲ 1256+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci188ci▲ 1256+219 ci · +116%
Bore4.3in3.7in▲ 1256+0.6 in · +16%
Stroke4.6in4.4in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
Length164in128in▲ 1256+36 in · +28%
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8in61in▲ 1256+24.8 in · +41%
Operating Weight10,405lb4,458lb▲ 1256+5,947 lb · +133%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch Opt—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
Coolant6gal4.7gal▲ 1256+1.3 gal · +28%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 504Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Open operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 50th percentile (188 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,458 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 82nd percentile (164 in)B · 38th percentile (128 in)
A · 1256B · 504Median Utility Tractor
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