International 1255 – specifications
Built: 1984 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1984 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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The International 1255 is a tractor in the category of agricultural utility vehicles, produced in 1984. As part of International's model range, this machine targets users who require a solid basic configuration for daily use on the farm or in the field. The production year of 1984 marks a specific point in the brand's development history, with the design tailored to the requirements of mechanized agriculture at that time. The vehicle represents a classic design focused on simple maintenance and durable components, engineered for sustained operation under various conditions.
The technical specifications include a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 5,860 cm³, delivering an output of 92 kW. This engine configuration enables the towing of medium to heavy implements, with the six cylinders ensuring smooth operation and consistent power delivery. The curb weight of 6,130 kg contributes to stability, while the gross vehicle weight rating of 8,650 kg defines the limit for permissible payload. With a length of 5,200 mm and a width of 2,550 mm, the tractor remains manageable in many fields without excessively occupying road width. The six available gears require anticipatory driving to maintain engine speed within the optimal range for the respective soil cultivation task.
Within the available data, a direct comparison with other models in the series is not possible. Tractors of this power class and design are typically suitable for tasks such as plowing, cultivating, and towing manure spreaders or slurry tankers. The combination of weight and power makes them a sensible choice for operations that do not employ extremely heavy equipment but still require a certain level of traction for soil cultivation. The simple six-speed transmission primarily supports tasks requiring constant speeds, rather than highly dynamic changes between different working speeds.
International – other models: the collective page of American and British tractors outside the named ranges, from the B-250 from Doncaster through the Farmall series to the 684 and 956 AXL, 22 to 92 kW
This page gathers the International tractors the register could not assign to a named range – from the B types built in Doncaster, England, to the North American successors of the Farmall in the 400 to 900 series. International Harvester was formed in Chicago in 1902 from the merger of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company with the Deering Harvester Company and other implement makers; in 1923 the firm launched the Farmall, the first general-purpose row-crop tractor with a narrow front axle. The type logic of the models listed here: the B-250 and B-275 were built at the British Doncaster works and carry the B designation typical of IH Europe, the three-digit types 434 to 956 of the 1960s to 1980s order the range in the first digit and the development stage in the following ones, AXL marks four-wheel-drive versions. In 1985 International Harvester's agricultural arm merged with J. I. Case to form Case IH.
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The register lists here 38 versions with 22 to 92 kW from three- to six-cylinders of 2,300 to 5,867 cm³, unladen weights from 1,550 to 6,200 kg, gross weights from 1,696 to 8,650 kg, lengths from 2,840 to 5,200 mm and widths from 1,195 to 2,550 mm.
International Harvester and its Farmall shaped American agriculture for decades and, through the Doncaster plant, the British market too; the red paintwork of the Farmall tractors remains a recognisable mark of the brand and its successor, Case IH, to this day.
On used tractors, the older Farmall and B types call for checking the condition of the cylinder head and carburettor, the tightness of the hydraulic system, the condition of the front axle and steering, rust on sheet metal, and, on the 400 to 900 series, the gearbox and clutch; parts run through the Case IH network and a broad independent-parts scene around the Farmall classics.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International (weitere Modelle), Case IH (Nachfolgemarke)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 92 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,860 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,130 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,650 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15 kW/t (92 kW / 6.1 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 76% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the International 1255 have?
The International 1255 delivers 92 kW.
How much does the International 1255 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,130 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the International 1255?
8,650 kg.
What engine does the International 1255 have?
6 cylinders, 5,860 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the International 1255?
5,200 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the International 1255 built?
Production years: 1984.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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