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Years in Production / 1979–1985
International Harvester
1255
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 1255.
125hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
1979–1985
Production years
International Harvester
Manufacturer
1255 / 01
At a glance
Overview
1979 - 1985
Production
Built in Neuss, Germany
- Manufacturer
- International Harvester
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Hydraulics
- Pump Flow
- 13.2 gpm50.0 lpm
Hitch
- Rear Lift
- 10143 lbs4600 kg
Pto
- Rear Type
- 540, 1000
1255 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
International Harvester
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 358 ci5.9 L
- Bore Stroke
- 3.875x5.0625 inches98 x 129 mm
- Power
- 125 hp93.2 kW
- Rated Rpm
- 2200
- Cylinders
- 6
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Engine Options
International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
- Fuel Tank
- 52.8 gal199.8 L
1255 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission (Option 1)
- Gears
- 20 forward and 9 reverse
Transmission (Option 2)
- Gears
- 12 forward and 5 reverse
Transmission Options
20-speed
12-speed
1255 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 110.24 inches280 cm
- Weight
- 12215 lbs5540 kg
- Front Tire
- 14.9R28
- Rear Tire
- 20.8R38
Tires And Tracks
- Front Ag
- 14.9R28
- Rear Ag
- 20.8R38
1255 / 05
Tractor Photos
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Videos
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