Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 706

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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 706 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 706

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
282 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 706 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 706

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +125 ci (+44%)
1256407 ci
706282 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 706 is in the 82nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
7066
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 706 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +8 (+100%)
125616
7068
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 706 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +2,305 lb (+28%)
125610,405 lb
7068,100 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; 706 is in the 76th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)706 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256706—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407D282—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 1256+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci282ci▲ 1256+125 ci · +44%
Bore4.3in3.7in▲ 1256+0.6 in · +16%
Stroke4.6in4.4in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftSliding gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
Length164in149in▲ 1256+15 in · +10%
Width91.7in80in▲ 1256+11.7 in · +15%
Height85.8in80in▲ 1256+5.8 in · +7%
Operating Weight10,405lb8,100lb▲ 1256+2,305 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discHydraulic disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
Coolant6gal5.4gal▲ 1256+0.6 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 706Difference
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 · 82nd percentile (282 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 76th percentile (8,100 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 82nd percentile (164 in)B · 65th percentile (149 in)
A · 1256B · 706Median Utility Tractor
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