Farmall 1256
| | 1967 - 1969 |
| 56 Series | | Standard-tread tractor |
|
Series map:
1256
125.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Farmall model 1256 is the same as the International Harvester 1256. The following data is from the 1256 listing. |
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
|
| Standard-tread tractor |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Original price was $10,700 in 1969 |
| 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 Number Location |
 |
| Serial number place on the left side of the 1256, on the clutch housing. |
| 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 |
| Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester |
| 1256 Turbo Tractors published by International Harvester |
| Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester |
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