Farmall 1256

Farmall 1256 Technical Specifications

Farmall 1256 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between Standard-tread tractor.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 1256 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 1256 Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type: Standard-tread tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Original price: $10,700 (1969 )


Farmall 1256 Power










Engine:
PTO (claimed): 113 hp
84.3 kW
Drawbar (tested): 102.03 hp
76.1 kW
PTO (tested): 116.12 hp
86.6 kW

Farmall 1256 Electrical
















Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 55
Batteries: 2
Battery volts: 6
Battery AH: 204

Farmall 1256 Mechanical




























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: independent hydraulic dry disc
Cab: Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 8-speed gear
  16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics










Type: open center
Valves: 1
Pump flow: 8 gpm
30.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000
Engine RPM: 1000@2100

Title serial numbers


























Location: Serial number place on the left side of the 1256, on the clutch housing.

photo of 1256 serial number

1967: 7501 (Farmall)
1968: 8849 (Farmall)
1969: 13140 (Farmall)
1967: 7501 (IH)
1968: 7703 (IH)
1969: 8444 (IH)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall 1256? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall 1256 Engine detail


































Engine Detail
International Harvester DT407
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 406.9 ci
6.7 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.321×4.625 inches
110 x 117 mm
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 17:1
Rated RPM: 2400
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 15 qts
14.2 L
Coolant capacity: 24 qts
22.7 L



Farmall 1256 Transmission overview

Engine Oil











Type: gear
Gears: 8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity: 68 qts
64.4 L
The 1256`s transmission provides four gears (1-4) in high, low, and reverse ranges.

Farmall 1256 Dimensions
















Wheelbase: 105 inches
266 cm (Farmall)
  92 inches
233 cm (International)
Length: 164 inches
416 cm
Width: 92 inches
233 cm
Height (steering wheel): 86 inches
218 cm
















Farmall 1256 Weight
Shipping: 9940 lbs
4508 kg (Farmall)
  11030 lbs
5003 kg (International)
Operating: 10405 lbs
4719 kg
Ballasted: 13810 lbs
6264 kg

Farmall 1256 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 971













































Nebraska Tractor Test 971
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
April 15 – 30, 1968
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 971 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 116.12 hp
86.6 kW
Fuel use: 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 113.33 hp
84.5 kW
Fuel use: 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 102.03 hp
76.1 kW
Fuel use: 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour
Gear 1H-TA used for power test.
Max pull: 11,104 lbs
5036 kg
Gear 3L-TA used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 1256 a good tractor?

The Farmall 1256 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 1256 take?

Check out the Farmall 1256 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 1256?

The Farmall 1256 was an agricultural tractor model made from Standard-tread tractor

Where is the serial number on a Farmall 1256?

Lookup serial number place on the left side of the 1256, on the clutch housing.

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