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International Harvester 1206

The International Harvester 1206 is a farm tractor produced from 1965 to 1967 by International Harvester in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It features a turbocharged 5.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing approximately 105.5 hp estimated engine power, with claimed drawbar power of 99.6 hp and PTO power of 112.6 hp. 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 two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, and differential hydraulic dry disc brakes. The operator station is open with optional cab and climate control. Hydraulics include 0 to 2 valves with a 12 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch is category III with an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO. Dimensions include a 91-inch wheelbase, 153-inch length, and an operating weight of 10,115 lbs. Variants include the IH 1206 standard front, Farmall 1206 row-crop, and Wheatland with a larger platform and heavy drawbar.
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Power125 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1967
Model1206

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 1206

Power

PTO (tested):112.64 hp (84.0 kW)
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:35 gal (132.5 L)
Rated RPM:2400
Air cleaner:two-stage dry
Bore/Stroke:4.125x4.25 inches (105 x 108 mm)
Displacement:361 ci (5.9 L)
Engine model:International Harvester DT361
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:17.0:1

Variants

IH 1206:standard front
Wheatland:larger platform, heavy drawbar
Farmall 1206:row-crop

Hydraulics

Valves:0 to 2
Pump flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
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
Total built:1,289
Original price:$9,450 in 1967
Years produced:1965 - 1967

Transmission

Options:8-speed unsynchronized, 16-speed partial power shift
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:provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III

Serial Numbers

1965:7501
1966:7772
1967:8492

Dimensions & Tires

Width:94 inches (238 cm)
Length:153 inches (388 cm)
Rear tire:24.5-32
Wheelbase:91 inches (231 cm)
Front tire:11.00-16
Ballasted weight:13580 lbs (6159 kg)
Operating weight:10115 lbs (4588 kg)
Height (steering wheel):86 inches (218 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000

Serial Number Location

Location:On clutch housing, left side

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