Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester 956

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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 956

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
358 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 956 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 956

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +49 ci (+14%)
1256407 ci
956358 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 956 is in the 87th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
9566
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 956 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
95616
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 956 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

Width

▲ 1256 higher · +0.7 in (<1%)
125691.7 in
95691 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 956 is in the 92nd · 3,933 models

1256 (A)956 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256956—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407D-358—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci358ci▲ 1256+49 ci · +14%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 1256+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in5.1in▲ 956+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
Length164inNot recorded—
Width91.7in91in▲ 1256+0.7 in · <1%
Height85.8in108in▲ 956+22.2 in · +26%
Operating Weight10,405lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
TypeIndependent540/1000 (Rear PTO Type)—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter (12 volts)—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
Coolant6gal6.4gal▲ 956+0.3 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester 956Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 87th percentile (358 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Width

median 66 in
A · 93rd percentile (91.7 in)B · 92nd percentile (91 in)

Height

median 94.1 in
A · 34th percentile (85.8 in)B · 84th percentile (108 in)
A · 1256B · 956Median Utility Tractor
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