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Farmall BN vs Farmall D-217
Verdict: Farmall BN vs Farmall D-217
The Farmall BN and the Farmall D-217 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Farmall BN is the lighter machine (816 kg vs 1,065 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall BN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall D-217 is the newer design (1956 vs 1940). 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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Fit & specs
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Factories
Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
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Total built
14,967Reference
10,145Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
B
full widthReference
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BN
narrow treadReference
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IH D-217
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standard chassisReference
Farmall D-217
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row-crop chassisReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
26.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
14.2 kWReference
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Plows
1Reference
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Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 102 mmReference
87 x 102 mmReference
Compression
5.33:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1900Reference
Idle RPM
900-1400Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
6Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
3.1 LReference
Engine
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12.7 kWReference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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10.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
International HarvesterReference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear Type
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IReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
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Weight
816 kgReference
1065 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-12Reference
4.50x16Reference
Rear tire
8-24Reference
8x24Reference
Ag front
7.50-10Reference
4.00x19Reference
Ag rear
5-30Reference
8x32Reference
Length
273 cmReference
252 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
165 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
125 to 170 cmReference
Height
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156 cmReference
Ground clearance
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38 cmReference
Front tread
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125 to 170 cmReference
BN Serial Number Location
BN Serial Numbers
1940
FABN39715Reference
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Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
158 cmReference
RPM
1157Reference
1395Reference
Speed
784.56 meters/minReference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
6Reference
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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.