Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 600

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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 600

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
350 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 600 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +57 ci (+16%)
1256407 ci
600350 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 600 is in the 86th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
6004
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +11 (+220%)
125616
6005
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 600 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +3,705 lb (+55%)
125610,405 lb
6006,700 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; 600 is in the 64th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256600—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407Not recorded—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,500RPM▲ 1256+900 RPM · +60%
Cylinders64▲ 1256+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci350ci▲ 1256+57 ci · +16%
Bore4.3in4.5in▲ 600+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.6in5.5in▲ 600+0.9 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
Length164inNot recorded—
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,405lb6,700lb▲ 1256+3,705 lb · +55%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 600Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 86th percentile (350 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 · 64th percentile (6,700 lb)
A · 1256B · 600Median Utility Tractor
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