Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 756

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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 756

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
291 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 756 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 756

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +116 ci (+40%)
1256407 ci
756291 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 756 is in the 84th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
7566
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 756 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +8 (+100%)
125616
7568
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 756 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +2,005 lb (+24%)
125610,405 lb
7568,400 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; 756 is in the 78th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)756 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256756—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407C291—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 1256+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci291ci▲ 1256+116 ci · +40%
Bore4.3in3.7in▲ 1256+0.6 in · +16%
Stroke4.6in4.4in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
Length164inNot recorded—
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,405lb8,400lb▲ 1256+2,005 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
Coolant6gal5.1gal▲ 1256+0.9 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 756Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 84th percentile (291 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 · 78th percentile (8,400 lb)
A · 1256B · 756Median Utility Tractor
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