International Harvester Farmall 1206 or J.I. Case 1090?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the International Harvester Farmall 1206 is ahead on top speed.

  • The International Harvester Farmall 1206 suits road haulage better on this data: 20% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) more top speed.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for International Harvester Farmall 1206 and J.I. Case 1090, with the call on each
QuestionFarmall 12061090Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?79.5 kW (106.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”77.5 kW (104.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which pumps more oil for implements?—60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Farmall 1206.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?——No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which is heavier, for traction?4,588 kg (10,115 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”4,715 kg (10,395 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”AheadThe International Harvester Farmall 1206 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the J.I. Case 1090 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the Farmall 1206 and the 1090.
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1206”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1090”EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1965–19671970Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 1090 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The International Harvester Farmall 1206 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the J.I. Case 1090 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The J.I. Case 1090 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
  • Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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