Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 806

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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 806

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
361 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 806 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 806

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +18 hp (+19%)
1256113 hp
80695 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; 806 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +46 ci (+13%)
1256407 ci
806361 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 806 is in the 87th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
8066
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 806 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +8 (+100%)
125616
8068
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 806 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1256 (A)806 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256806—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407D-361—
Power Output113hp95hp▲ 1256+18 hp · +19%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci361ci▲ 1256+46 ci · +13%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.6in4.5in▲ 1256+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
Length164in153in▲ 1256+11 in · +7%
Width91.7in106in▲ 806+14.3 in · +16%
Height85.8in81.9in▲ 1256+3.9 in · +5%
Operating Weight10,405lb8,460lb▲ 1256+1,945 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discHydraulic dry disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
Coolant6gal6galSame

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 806Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Open operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 87th percentile (361 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 · 79th percentile (8,460 lb)
A · 1256B · 806Median Utility Tractor
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