Compare/B.F. Avery V vs Heider D 9-16

B.F. Avery V vs Heider D 9-16

Verdict: B.F. Avery V vs Heider D 9-16

The B.F. Avery V and the Heider D 9-16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. B.F. Avery V is the lighter machine (731 kg vs 1,814 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Heider D 9-16 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. B.F. Avery V is the newer design (1946 vs 1916). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

B.F. Avery

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Heider

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

9 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

B.F. AveryReference

Heider (a part of Rock Island)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

6.7 kWReference

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Plows

1 (14-inch)Reference

2Reference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 76 mmReference

108 x 146 mmReference

Power

6.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

2.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

5.7 LReference

34.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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6.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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14.6 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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14.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

friction driveReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

7 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

220 cmReference

Weight

731 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

8-24Reference

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Ag front

4.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

9-24Reference

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Length

266 cmReference

325 cmReference

Height

155 cmReference

157 cmReference

Ground clearance

58 cmReference

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Front tread

101 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 cmReference

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V Serial Numbers

1946

1V005Reference

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1947

1V144Reference

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1948

2V577Reference

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1949

4V491Reference

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1950

5V501Reference

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1951

6V207Reference

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1952

6V422Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the tractor's frame.Reference

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Final

7V271Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

15 cmReference

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Width

129 cmReference

172 cmReference

RPM

540Reference

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Speed

944.88 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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0.2 kWh/lReference

Max pull

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861 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.