International Harvester 1256
| | 1967 - 1969 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
|
Series map:
856
1256
111.6hp*
125.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester
|
| Standard-tread tractor |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Original price was $10,700 in 1969 |
| International Harvester 1256 Power |
| PTO (claimed) | 113 hp
84.3 kW
|
| Drawbar (tested) | 102.03 hp
76.1 kW
|
| PTO (tested) | 116.12 hp
86.6 kW
|
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| Mechanical |
| 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. |
| Hydraulics |
| Type | open center
|
| Valves | 1
|
| Pump flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm
|
| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | III/II
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000
|
| Engine RPM | 1000@2100
|
| 1256 Serial Numbers |
| 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.
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| Electrical |
| Charging system | alternator
|
| Charging amps | 55
|
| Batteries | 2
|
| Battery volts | 6
|
| Battery AH | 204
|
| References |
 |
| 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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