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Years in Production / 1965–1967

International Harvester

1206

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 1206.

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125hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1965–1967

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

1206 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1965 - 1967

Production

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Original price was $9,450 in 1967

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total Built
1,289

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.

Hydraulics

Valves
0 to 2
Pump Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1965
7501
1966
7772
1967
8492

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
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
35 gal132.5 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

Transmission Options

8-speed unsynchronized

16-speed partial power shift

1206 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
153 in388 cm
Width
94 in238 cm
Height
86 in218 cm
Wheelbase
91 in231 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
91 inches231 cm
Weight
10115 lbs4588 kg
Front Tire
11.00-16
Rear Tire
24.5-32

Serial Number Location

On clutch housing, left side

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
11.00-16
Rear Ag
24.5-32

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 1206 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1967 Farmall 1206 Turbo - International Harvester - Classic Tractor Fever

Video by Classic Tractor Fever

Watch on YouTube ↗

1206 / 06

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