Farmall 1206
The Farmall 1206 is a row-crop tractor produced by Farmall, a part of International Harvester, from 1965 to 1967. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 8,400 units were made. It features an International Harvester DT361 turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 361 ci (5.9 L) displacement, delivering up to 125.1 hp estimated engine power. The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed unsynchronized and a 16-speed partial power shift with a Torque Amplifier for clutchless shifting. It has a drawbar power of about 99.6 hp claimed and a PTO power of 112.6 hp claimed. The tractor supports two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, and differential hydraulic dry disc brakes. It has an open operator station with optional cab and climate control. Hydraulics include 0 to 2 valves with a 12 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is type III with an independent 1000 rpm rear PTO. Dimensions include a 101-inch wheelbase, 153-inch length, 92-inch width, and 86-inch height at the steering wheel. Weight ranges from 9400 lbs shipping to 13580 lbs ballasted. Tires are 7.50-16 front and 18.4-38 rear. Serial numbers are located on the clutch housing left side. Variants include IH 1206 standard front, Farmall 1206 row-crop, and Wheatland with a larger platform and heavy drawbar.
Power125 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1967
Model1206
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 1206
Power
| PTO (tested) | 112.64 hp (84.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 112.6 hp (84.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 95.00 hp (70.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 99.6 hp (74.3 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Air cleaner | two-stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x4.25 inches (105 x 108 mm) |
| Compression | 17.0:1 |
| Displacement | 361 ci (5.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Engine Detail | International Harvester DT361 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 23.5 qts (22.2 L) |
Variants
| IH 1206 | standard front |
|---|---|
| Wheatland | larger platform, heavy drawbar |
| Farmall 1206 | row-crop |
Hydraulics
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
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| Pump flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Optional one-door cab. Optional heat and air-conditioning. |
Production
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Total built | 8,400 |
| Original price | $9,450 in 1967 |
| Years produced | 1965 - 1967 |
Transmission
| Type (8-speed) | unsynchronized |
|---|---|
| Gears (8-speed) | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type (16-speed) | partial power shift |
| Gears (16-speed) | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Torque Amplifier | The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing. |
| Transmission options | 8-speed unsynchronized, 16-speed partial power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III |
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Serial Numbers
| 1965 | 7501 |
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| 1966 | 8626 |
| 1967 | 12731 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 92 inches (233 cm) |
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| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Wheelbase | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight shipping | 9400 lbs (4263 kg) |
| Weight ballasted | 13580 lbs (6159 kg) |
| Weight operating | 10115 lbs (4588 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 86 inches (218 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Serial Number Location
| Location | On clutch housing, left side |
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