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Farmall 100 vs Farmall D-217

Verdict: Farmall 100 vs Farmall D-217

The Farmall 100 and the Farmall D-217 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 100 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Farmall D-217 is the lighter machine (1,065 kg vs 2,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 100 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall D-217 is the newer design (1956 vs 1954). In short: choose the Farmall 100 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall D-217 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Farmall 100 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall D-217 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
16,191Reference
10,145Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
IH 100
utility tractorReference
Farmall 100
row-crop tractorReference
100HC
High ClearanceReference
IH D-217
standard chassisReference
Farmall D-217
row-crop chassisReference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
26.9 LReference
Plows
1Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
1.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 102 mmReference
87 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6.5:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1900Reference
Idle RPM
900-1400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
3.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
15.0 kWReference
Max power
13.3 kWReference
Engine
12.7 kWReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
Coolant capacity
10.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
541@1400Reference
Rear Type
IReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
Weight
2600 to 3000 poundsReference
1065 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4.50x16Reference
Rear tire
9-24Reference
8x24Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
4.00x19Reference
Ag rear
9-24Reference
8x32Reference
Length
271 cmReference
252 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
166 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
54 cmReference
Front tread
111 to 162 cmReference
125 to 170 cmReference
Rear tread
101 to 172 cmReference
125 to 170 cmReference
Shipping
1179 kgReference
Operating
1360 kgReference
Ballasted
1965 kgReference
Height
156 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Farmall 100 attachments
100 Serial Numbers
1954
501Reference
1955
1720Reference
1956
12895Reference
Final
18940Reference
Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
142 cmReference
158 cmReference
RPM
1157Reference
1395Reference
Speed
784.56 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1135 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.

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