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International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 1256
Utility
- power
- 113 hp
- displacement
- 407 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Standard Tread
International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester BTD-8
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International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester BTD-8
Standard Tread
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 281 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester BTD-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread
Engine Displacement
▲ 1256 higher · +126 ci (+45%)1256407 ci
BTD-8281 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci
1256 is in the 54th percentile; BTD-8 is in the 28th · 353 models
Cylinders
▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)12566
BTD-84
Median Standard Tread Tractor4
1256 is in the 93rd percentile; BTD-8 is in the 50th · 367 models
Operating Weight
▲ BTD-8 higher · +195 lb (+2%)125610,405 lb
BTD-810,600 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb
1256 is in the 80th percentile; BTD-8 is in the 81st · 297 models
Length
▲ 1256 higher · +56 in (+52%)1256164 in
BTD-8108 in
Median Standard Tread Tractor137 in
1256 is in the 83rd percentile; BTD-8 is in the 7th · 254 models
1256 (A)BTD-8 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 1256 | BTD-8 | — |
| Category | Utility, Standard Tread | Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | BD-281 | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,600RPM | ▲ 1256+800 RPM · +50% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1256+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 281ci | ▲ 1256+126 ci · +45% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.1in | ▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 5.3in | ▲ BTD-8+0.7 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear, Partial Power Shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 108in | ▲ 1256+56 in · +52% |
| Width | 91.7in | 64in | ▲ 1256+27.7 in · +43% |
| Height | 85.8in | 69in | ▲ 1256+16.8 in · +24% |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | 10,600lb | ▲ BTD-8+195 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 6.5gal | ▲ BTD-8+0.5 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 1256 | International Harvester BTD-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open, ROPS, Cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 382 ciA · 54th percentile (407 ci)B · 28th percentile (281 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 6,834 lbA · 80th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 81st percentile (10,600 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 83rd percentile (164 in)B · 7th percentile (108 in)
Width
median 72.4 inA · 84th percentile (91.7 in)B · 22nd percentile (64 in)
A · 1256B · BTD-8Median Standard Tread Tractor