Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs McCormick Intl X50.50

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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 X50.50

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
208 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full X50.50 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl X50.50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
1256113 hp
X50.50113 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; X50.50 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +199 ci (+96%)
1256407 ci
X50.50208 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; X50.50 is in the 58th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)
12566
X50.504
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; X50.50 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1256 higher · +2,375 lb (+30%)
125610,405 lb
X50.508,030 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1256 is in the 87th percentile; X50.50 is in the 76th · 5,107 models

1256 (A)X50.50 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMcCormick Intl—
Model1256X50.50—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
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 X50.50Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
Length164in164inSame
Width91.7in83in▲ 1256+8.7 in · +10%
Height85.8in101in▲ X50.50+15.2 in · +18%
Operating Weight10,405lb8,030lb▲ 1256+2,375 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256McCormick Intl X50.50Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

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)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 76th percentile (8,030 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 82nd percentile (164 in)B · 82nd percentile (164 in)
A · 1256B · X50.50Median Utility Tractor
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