International Harvester 175 vs International Harvester Fairway 12
Verdict: International Harvester 175 vs International Harvester Fairway 12
The International Harvester 175 and the International Harvester Fairway 12 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Fairway 12 leads on rated power with 19 hp against 15 hp. International Harvester Fairway 12 is the lighter machine (1,360 kg vs 25,926 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 175 holds more fuel (227.1 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 175 is the newer design (1963 vs 1934). In short: choose the International Harvester Fairway 12 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 175 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.