International Harvester D-217 Specs ( 1956-1962 )
Overview
The International Harvester D-217 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Neuss, Germany, from 1956 to 1962, with a total production of 10,145 units. It features a 1.2L 2-cylinder diesel engine rated at 17 hp paired with a 6-speed gear transmission. The model was offered in both a standard IH chassis and a Farmall row-crop variant.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The liquid-cooled DD-74 diesel engine features a 74.3 cubic inch displacement, a 19:1 compression ratio, and a 7.1-gallon fuel tank.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system is equipped with a two-wheel drive chassis, manual steering, and a transmission providing six forward gears and one reverse gear.
Chassis and Implement Interface:
The tractor is built with a Type I rear hitch, a 540 RPM rear PTO, and an adjustable rear tread width ranging from 49.25 to 59 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Neuss, Germany |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 10,145 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 1.2L 2-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.437x4.00 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 19:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Description | International Harvester DD-74 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 74.3 ci (1.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.3 qts (3.1 L) |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 49.25 to 59 inches (125 to 149 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 13.9 inches (35 cm) |
| Height | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 105.2 inches (267 cm) |
| Rear tread | 49.25 to 59 inches (125 to 149 cm) |
| Weight | 2350 lbs (1065 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 68.1 inches (172 cm) |
| Width | 67.375 inches (171 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 8x24 |
| Weight | 2350 lbs (1065 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 68.1 inches (172 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.50x16 / 5.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 8x24 / 9x24 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1395 |
| Width | 6.375 inches (16 cm) |
Variants
| Farmall D-217 | row-crop chassis |
|---|---|
| IH D-217 | standard chassis |