international harvester 1256
![]() | 1967 - 1969
Standard-tread tractor | 1967 - 1969 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1967 - 1969 | |||
Standard-tread tractor |
1967 - 1969 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $10,700 in 1969 |
Variants | |
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Farmall 1256 | row-crop |
IH 1256 | standard |
International Harvester 1256 Engine | |
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International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
International Harvester 1256 Transmissions | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
International Harvester 1256 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 113 hp
84.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 102.03 hp
76.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 116.12 hp
86.6 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 1256 photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches (Farmall)
266 cm |
| 92 inches (International)
233 cm |
Weight | 9940 to 11030 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 (Farmall) |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
1256 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number place on the left side of the 1256, on the clutch housing. |
1967 | 7501 (Farmall) |
1968 | 8849 (Farmall) |
1969 | 13140 (Farmall) |
1967 | 7501 (IH) |
1968 | 7703 (IH) |
1969 | 8444 (IH) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 204 |
References | |
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Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* | |
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
1256 Turbo Tractors published by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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