- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Not independently tested
- 1972–1979
- 2,639 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 1246 Full specifications
IHC DT-358 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 117.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
117.7 hp
87.8 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”, claimed
- Weight
- 9,811 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 19.9 mph
International Harvester 1246 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 1246 was built from 1972 to 1979.
The International Harvester 1246 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 87.8 kW (117.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 1246 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
The International Harvester 1246 has a IHC DT-358 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.87 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 1246 weighs 4,450 kg (9,811 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 1246 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 1246 delivers 40.0 L/min (10.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
How much horsepower does a 1246 have?
The only figure for the 1246 is 117.7 hp (87.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
What engine is in a 1246?
A 1246 has an IHC DT-358, a 6-cylinder 5.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IHC DT-358 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 358.0 ci · 5.87 L |
| Max torque | 328 lb·ft · 444 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
How much will a 1246 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1246 are below.
| Pump flow | 10.6 gpm · 40.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
What transmission does a 1246 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1246 are below.
| Brakes | Hydraulic servo double disc brake acting on the rear wheels |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 19.9 mph · 32 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
How much does a 1246 weigh?
A 1246 weighs 9,811 lb (4,450 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,811 lb · 4,450 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 100.8–102.0 in · 2,560–2,590 mm |
| Length | 165.4–167.7 in · 4,200–4,260 mm |
| Width | 82.2–83.1 in · 2,088–2,111 mm |
| Height | 104.3–106.9 in · 2,648–2,715 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.4 in · 517 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 62.8–66.6 in · 1,596–1,692 mm |
| Rear track | 64.7–74.8 in · 1,644–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 17.6 ft · 5.35 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”
Which tractors compare with a 1246?
Within 10% of its 113.9 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 1256113.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1969Side by side with the 1246 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 3630114.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 1246 →
- IMT 5130/5136112.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1992Side by side with the 1246 →
- Renault 145-14 TX112.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1246 →
- International Harvester 3688112.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 1246 →
- Fiat 1300 DT115 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 1246 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 1246 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 1246 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does a 1246 have?
A 1246 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
What serial numbers does a 1246 carry?
The source prints serial numbers DO3 0901 D 001000 to DO3 0901 D 003966. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1246”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 1246 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-10149 · revision 1058098. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document