Compare/International Harvester T-9 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-3

International Harvester T-9 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-3

Verdict: International Harvester T-9 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-3

The International Harvester T-9 and the Sheppard Diesel SD-3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is the lighter machine (1,903 kg vs 9,490 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is the newer design (1949 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

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sheppard Diesel

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Sheppard DieselReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

59,800Reference

1441Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

T-9

gasolineReference

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TD-9

dieselReference

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SD-3

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row-cropReference

SDO-3

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orchardReference

SDG-3

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groveReference

Engine

Fuel tank

117.3 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.3 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

34.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.5 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 140 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Rated RPM

1400Reference

1650Reference

Oil capacity

10.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

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Belt power (max)

34.6 kWReference

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Max power

30.3 kWReference

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Engine

—

23.9 kWReference

Plows

—

3Reference

Power

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23.9 kWReference

Fuel system

—

indirect injectionReference

Compression

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22:1Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

9490 to 10700 poundsReference

1903 kgReference

Length

289 cmReference

332 cmReference

Width

190 cmReference

19 cmReference

Height

168 cmReference

178 cmReference

Shipping

4474 kgReference

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Operating

4853 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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233 cmReference

Front tire

—

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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11-38Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-38Reference

Front tread

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23/32 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 208 cmReference

T-9 Serial Number Location

T-9 Serial Numbers

1940

501Reference

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1941

2174Reference

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1942

4164Reference

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1943

8664Reference

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1944

11912Reference

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1945

18247Reference

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1946

23692Reference

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1947

26289Reference

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1948

19512Reference

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1949

32973Reference

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1950

36927Reference

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1951

40398Reference

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1952

44710Reference

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1953

47848Reference

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1954

52599Reference

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1955

56208Reference

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1956

58819Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

14.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4476 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Capacities

Diameter

—

20 cmReference

RPM

—

1458Reference

Speed

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929.03 meters/minReference

Speeds

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.