Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs McCormick Intl X5.50

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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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McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl X5.50

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
208 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
36
Full X5.50 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl X5.50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
1256113 hp
X5.50113 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; X5.50 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +199 ci (+96%)
1256407 ci
X5.50208 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; X5.50 is in the 58th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
X5.504
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; X5.50 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ X5.50 higher · +20 (+125%)
125616
X5.5036
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; X5.50 is in the 99th · 4,941 models

1256 (A)X5.50 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMcCormick Intl—
Model1256X5.50—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelDT407854E-E34TA—
Power Output113hp113hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders64▲ 1256+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci208ci▲ 1256+199 ci · +96%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 1256+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in4.3in▲ 1256+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftSpeed Four, Xtrashift, three-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Length164in163in▲ 1256+1 in · <1%
Width91.7in83.5in▲ 1256+8.2 in · +10%
Height85.8in106in▲ X5.50+20.2 in · +24%
Operating Weight10,405lb8,598lb▲ 1256+1,807 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded380/70R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X5.50Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 88th percentile (113 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 58th percentile (208 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 99th percentile (36)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,598 lb)
A · 1256B · X5.50Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 1256Full spec pageMcCormick Intl X5.50