Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs International Harvester Type A 15HP

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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
International Harvester Type A 15HP Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester Type A 15HP

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
704 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
1
Full Type A 15HP specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester Type A 15HP

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ Type A 15HP higher · +297 ci (+73%)
1256407 ci
Type A 15HP704 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; Type A 15HP is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +5 (+500%)
12566
Type A 15HP1
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; Type A 15HP is in the 1st · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +15 (+1500%)
125616
Type A 15HP1
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; Type A 15HP is in the 1st · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +505 lb (+5%)
125610,405 lb
Type A 15HP9,900 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; Type A 15HP is in the 85th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)Type A 15HP (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model1256Type A 15HP—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT407Not recorded—
Power Output113hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders61▲ 1256+5 · +500%
Displacement407ci704ci▲ Type A 15HP+297 ci · +73%
Bore4.3in8in▲ Type A 15HP+3.7 in · +86%
Stroke4.6in14in▲ Type A 15HP+9.4 in · +204%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
Length164inNot recorded—
Width91.7in90in▲ 1256+1.7 in · +2%
Height85.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,405lb9,900lb▲ 1256+505 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/II3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
Starter TypeElectricHand-crank—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
Coolant6gal58gal▲ Type A 15HP+52 gal · +867%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256International Harvester Type A 15HPDifference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 96th percentile (704 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 1st percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 85th percentile (9,900 lb)

Width

median 66 in
A · 93rd percentile (91.7 in)B · 92nd percentile (90 in)
A · 1256B · Type A 15HPMedian Utility Tractor
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