SPECS / COMPARISON
International Harvester 856 vs Farmall 1206
A detailed comparison of the International Harvester 856 and the Farmall 1206. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
International Harvester 85670.8 kW (95.0 HP)
Farmall 120682.0 kW (110.0 HP)
Weight
International Harvester 8564665.0 kg (Diesel: 10284.6 lbs)
Farmall 12064588.0 kg (10114.8 lbs)
| Specification | International Harvester 856 Agricultural Tractors | Farmall 1206 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 70.8 kW (95.0 HP) | 82.0 kW (110.0 HP) |
| Weight | 4665.0 kg (Diesel: 10284.6 lbs) | 4588.0 kg (10114.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Sliding gear | Partial power shift |
| Pump Flow | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1967-1971 | 1965-1967 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester C-301 | International Harvester DT361 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline/LP-gas | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4932 cc (301.0 cu in.) | 5915 cc (361.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.70 cm (3.82 in.) | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 7.7:1/8.8: | 17.0:1 |
| Battery | Two 6V | Two 6V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159.0 l (42.0 gal) | 132.5 l (35.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.3 l (Gasoline: 5.3 gal (19.9 l) LP-gas: 5.4 gal) | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 FWA 4WD |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc | Differential hydraulic dry disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | III or IH Fast Hitch |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 11L-15 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-38 | Ag: 18.4-38 |
| Length | — | 401.5 cm (158.1 in.) |
| Height | — | 218.0 cm (85.8 in.) |
| Transmission Model | — | Torque Amplifier |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 15.3 km/h (Forward: 19.5 MPH (31.4 km/h) Reverse: 9.5 MPH) |
| Valves | — | 0 to 2 |
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