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Years in Production / 1965–1967

Farmall

1206

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Farmall 1206.

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125hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1965–1967

Production years

Farmall

Manufacturer

1206 / 01

At a glance

Production

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Original price was $9,450 in 1967

Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Total Built
8,400

Hydraulics

Valves
0 to 2
Pump Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000

Serial Numbers

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1965
7501
1966
8626
1967
12731

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes

Open operator station. Optional one-door cab. Optional heat and air-conditioning.

1206 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester DT361

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
361 ci5.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.125x4.25 inches105 x 108 mm
Air Cleaner
two-stage dry
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
15 qts14.2 L
Coolant Capacity
23.5 qts22.2 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
42 gal159.0 L

1206 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
unsynchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

1206 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
153 in388 cm
Width
92 in233 cm
Height
86 in218 cm
Wheelbase
101 in256 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
101 inches256 cm
Weight
9400 to 10115 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
18.4-38

1206 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Farmall 1206 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1967 Farmall 1206 Turbo - International Harvester - Classic Tractor Fever

Video by Classic Tractor Fever

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1206 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 910

Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 8 - 23, 1965

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1-DD used for power test.

Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

Id
910
Power At Rated Engine Speed
112.64 hp84.0 kW
Fuel Use
7.1 gal/hour26.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.5 gal/hour24.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.0 gal/hour26.5 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
106.63 hp79.5 kW
Max Power
95.00 hp70.8 kW
Max Pull
10,744 lbs4873 kg

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Farmall 1206 Turbo tractor MD1

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