Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 1256 vs SAME Buffalo 120

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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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SAMEModel B

SAME Buffalo 120

Utility

power
115 hp
displacement
380 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full Buffalo 120 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1256
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SAMESAME Buffalo 120

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Buffalo 120 higher · +2 hp (+2%)
1256113 hp
Buffalo 120115 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1256 is in the 88th percentile; Buffalo 120 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +27 ci (+7%)
1256407 ci
Buffalo 120380 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1256 is in the 90th percentile; Buffalo 120 is in the 89th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
Buffalo 1206
Median Utility Tractor4

1256 is in the 93rd percentile; Buffalo 120 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1256 higher · +4 (+33%)
125616
Buffalo 12012
Median Utility Tractor12

1256 is in the 73rd percentile; Buffalo 120 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1256 (A)Buffalo 120 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterSAME—
Model1256Buffalo 120—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterSAME—
ModelDT407Not recorded—
Power Output113hp115hp▲ Buffalo 120+2 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 1256+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci380ci▲ 1256+27 ci · +7%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 1256+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.6in4.7in▲ Buffalo 120+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
TypeGear, Partial Power ShiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
Length164in165in▲ Buffalo 120+1 in · <1%
Width91.7inNot recorded—
Height85.8in105in▲ Buffalo 120+19.2 in · +22%
Operating Weight10,405lb9,702lb▲ 1256+703 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 1256SAME Buffalo 120Difference
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 (115 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (407 ci)B · 89th percentile (380 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 85th percentile (9,702 lb)
A · 1256B · Buffalo 120Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 1256Full spec pageSAME Buffalo 120