Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs New Holland 8240

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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
New Holland 8240 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8240

Utility

power
106 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8240 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +7 hp (+7%)
1256113 hp
8240106 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; 8240 is in the 86th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +49 ci (+12%)
1256407 ci
8240456 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; 8240 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
82406
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; 8240 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
824016
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; 8240 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

1256 (A)8240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterNew Holland—
Model12568240—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterFord—
ModelDT407Genesis—
Power Output113hp106hp▲ 1256+7 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ 1256+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci456ci▲ 8240+49 ci · +12%
Bore4.3in4.4in▲ 8240+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 8240+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftSynchroShift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
Length164in176in▲ 8240+12 in · +7%
Width91.7in83in▲ 1256+8.7 in · +10%
Height85.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,405lb10,882lb▲ 8240+477 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
System TypeOpen CenterGear pump—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
Coolant6gal5.3gal▲ 1256+0.7 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256New Holland 8240Difference
TypeOpen, ROPS, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 86th percentile (106 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 93rd percentile (456 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 88th percentile (10,882 lb)
A · 1256B · 8240Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 1256Full spec pageNew Holland 8240