Head to head · Standard Tread

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester Hydro 70

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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 Hydro 70

Standard Tread

power
Not recorded
displacement
291 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Hydro 70 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester Hydro 70

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 297–367

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +116 ci (+40%)
1256407 ci
Hydro 70291 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

1256 is in the 54th percentile; Hydro 70 is in the 35th · 353 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
Hydro 706
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; Hydro 70 is in the 93rd · 367 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +2,530 lb (+32%)
125610,405 lb
Hydro 707,875 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb

1256 is in the 80th percentile; Hydro 70 is in the 62nd · 297 models

1256 (A)Hydro 70 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256Hydro 70—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407Not recorded—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci291ci▲ 1256+116 ci · +40%
Bore4.3in3.8in▲ 1256+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke4.6in4.4in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Length164inNot recorded—
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,405lb7,875lb▲ 1256+2,530 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded9.5L-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDStandard—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Hydro 70Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 54th percentile (407 ci)B · 35th percentile (291 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 80th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 62nd percentile (7,875 lb)
A · 1256B · Hydro 70Median Standard Tread Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 1256Full spec pageInternational Harvester Hydro 70