Head to head · Standard Tread

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 8-16

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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 8-16

Standard Tread

power
Not recorded
displacement
251 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full 8-16 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 8-16

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 233–367

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +156 ci (+62%)
1256407 ci
8-16251 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

1256 is in the 54th percentile; 8-16 is in the 22nd · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
8-164
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 8-16 is in the 50th · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +13 (+433%)
125616
8-163
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

1256 is in the 99th percentile; 8-16 is in the 39th · 341 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +6,745 lb (+184%)
125610,405 lb
8-163,660 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb

1256 is in the 80th percentile; 8-16 is in the 9th · 297 models

1256 (A)8-16 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model12568-16—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407Not recorded—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,000RPM▲ 1256+1,400 RPM · +140%
Cylinders64▲ 1256+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci251ci▲ 1256+156 ci · +62%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 8-16+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
Length164in132in▲ 1256+32 in · +24%
Width91.7in54in▲ 1256+37.7 in · +70%
Height85.8in65in▲ 1256+20.8 in · +32%
Operating Weight10,405lb3,660lb▲ 1256+6,745 lb · +184%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 8-16Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 54th percentile (407 ci)B · 22nd percentile (251 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 99th percentile (16)B · 39th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 80th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 9th percentile (3,660 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 83rd percentile (164 in)B · 35th percentile (132 in)
A · 1256B · 8-16Median Standard Tread Tractor
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