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International Harvester 1256

The International Harvester 1256 is a 2WD or 4WD standard-tread tractor. This model was manufactured from 1967 to 1969. The IH 1256 tractor is powered by International Harvester DT407 four-stroke 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with operating power of 125 hp (92.6 kW) at 2400 rev/min.

The International Harvester 1256 is equipped with two types of transmission. 1st type: 8x4 unsynchronized gear transmission. 2nd type: 16x8 Torque Amplifier partial powershift transmission. The maximum forward speed - 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h), max. reverse speed - 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h).

The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 8 gallons per minute (30.3 liters per minute). The hydraulic fluid capacity is 16.9 gal (64.3 L). The tractor is fitted with 10.00x16 front tires and 18.4x38 rear tires. The wheel base is 105 inches (2660 mm).

Engine
Engine Model International Harvester DT407
Engine Type 4-stroke, six-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement, cu in (L) 406.9 (6.70)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 4.32 (110.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 4.63 (117.0)
Aspiration Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 125.0 (92.6)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2400
Idle Speed, rpm 900-2400
Compression 17:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System Direct injection
Air Cleaner Dual dry
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 42.0 (159.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 15.0 (14.2)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) 24.0 (22.7)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) 113.0 (84.3)
PTO Clutch Type Dry disc
PTO Speeds, rpm 1000
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm 1000/2100

Standard Transmission
Transmission Type Unsynchronized gear
Gearbox Type 8F/4R
Number of Forward Gears 8
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Clutch Type Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 68.0 (64.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 19.5 (31.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 9.5 (15.3)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Type Torque Amplifier
Gearbox Type 16F/8R, partial powershift
Number of Forward Gears 16
Number of Reverse Gears 8
Clutch Type Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 68.0 (64.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 19.5 (31.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 9.5 (15.3)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration Front Steer
Steering System Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type Independent hydraulic dry disc
Front Tire Size 10.0-16
Rear Tire Size 18.4-38
Front Tread, in (mm) 50-74 (1265-1870)
Rear Tread, in (mm) 56-94 (1415-2380)

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type Open Center
Implement Pump Type Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 8.0 (30.3)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) 16.9 (64.3)
Number of Standard Remote Valves 1
3-Point Hitch Category 3/2

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 105 (2660)
Length, in (mm) 164 (4160)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) 86 (2180)
Overall Width, in (mm) 92 (2330)
Turning Radius, in (mm) 162 (4100)
Weight (Shipping), lb (kg) 9940 (4510)
Weight (Operating), lb (kg) 10405 (4720)
Weight (Ballasted), lb (kg) 13810 (6265)

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