Head to head · Standard Tread

International Harvester 1256 vs Massey Ferguson 97

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 97

Standard Tread

power
112 hp
displacement
504 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full 97 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 97

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 121–367

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
1256113 hp
97112 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

1256 is in the 95th percentile; 97 is in the 94th · 121 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 97 higher · +97 ci (+24%)
1256407 ci
97504 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

1256 is in the 54th percentile; 97 is in the 69th · 353 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
976
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 97 is in the 93rd · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +11 (+220%)
125616
975
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

1256 is in the 99th percentile; 97 is in the 64th · 341 models

1256 (A)97 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
Model125697—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMinneapolis-Moline—
ModelDT4078.3L 6-cyl—
Power Output113hp112hp▲ 1256+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,600RPM▲ 1256+800 RPM · +50%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci504ci▲ 97+97 ci · +24%
Bore4.3in4.6in▲ 97+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 97+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Length164in151in▲ 1256+13 in · +9%
Width91.7in82in▲ 1256+9.7 in · +12%
Height85.8in107in▲ 97+21.2 in · +25%
Operating Weight10,405lb8,155lb▲ 1256+2,250 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
Coolant6gal12.5gal▲ 97+6.5 gal · +108%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256Massey Ferguson 97Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 45 hp
A · 95th percentile (113 hp)B · 94th percentile (112 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 54th percentile (407 ci)B · 69th percentile (504 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 99th percentile (16)B · 64th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 80th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 64th percentile (8,155 lb)
A · 1256B · 97Median Standard Tread Tractor
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