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International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester Fairway 12
Verdict: International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester Fairway 12
The International Harvester 278 and the International Harvester Fairway 12 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 278 is the newer design (1977 vs 1934). 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
International Harvester
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
null hp
19 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift (clutchless, on the move) from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed.Reference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Variants
784
farm tractorReference
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W-12
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farm tractorReference
Engine
Displacement
4.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 129 mmReference
76 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2000Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Fuel tank
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41.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
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2.8 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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14.1 kWReference
Operating RPM
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1400-2000Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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Speeds
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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152 cmReference
Weight
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1360 kgReference
Ag front
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8x22.5Reference
Ag rear
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16x42Reference
Length
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261 cmReference
Width
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127 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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135 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1360 kgReference
Front tread
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113 cmReference
Rear tread
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120 cmReference
Fairway 12 Serial Numbers
1934
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FOS686Reference
1935
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FOS1164Reference
1936
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FOS1771Reference
1937
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FOS2443Reference
1938
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FOS3261Reference
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.