As many that read this blog can tell I am first and foremost a fan of John Deere Green, but I do like tractors in general and one tractor that I like from the enemy camp is the 1206 International. This tractor, which debuted in 1965 to combat Deere's "New Generation of Power" was International's first attempt at a Row Crop tractor with over 100 hp.
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| IH Farmall 1206 Row Crop |
This tractor was sold in three variations: IH 1206 (Standard), IH Farmall 1206 (Row-Crop/Pictured Above) and the IH 1206 Wheatland (Pictured Below). The IH 1206 Standard was much like the RC and the Wheatland version, in that it had the same motor and power qualities, but this tractor sat closer to the ground and was used for utility applications and the front axle is fixed. 1,289 were produced.
The IH Farmall 1206 was the most common of the variations with 8,400 built in three years. Row Crop tractors allow the owner to adjust the width of the front and rear axle to different row widths. The Wheatland version was intended for areas where row crop farming wasn't a big deal. Know for their big swooping fenders and larger platforms, these tractors have a distinct look all on their own.
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| IH 1206 Wheatland |
What stands out to me is the fact that this tractor has white wheels and the white grill, which really makes this tractor stand out. If I could own one I would but with them bringing nearly $25,000 at auctions I may have to stick to Ertl toys for the time being.
1206 Stats:
Mfg: 1965-1967
List Price: $9,450 (1967)
Drawbar HP: 99
PTO HP: 110
PTO: 1000 rpm
Engine: 5.9L Inline Six Diesel
Chasis: 4x2 or 4x4
Serial #s IH1206
1965: 7501
1966: 7772
1967: 8492
Serial #'s Farmall 1206
1965: 7501
1966: 8626
1967: 12731
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