The International Harvester D-217 is a 17 hp tractor, classified as one of the more compact options in its class. Manufactured between 1956 and 1962, it features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive configuration with a 6-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the tractor is 1065 kg, with an intended application for tasks covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
17 hp
Weight
1065 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
48 rows
Recorded power
17 hp
Recorded weight
1065 kg
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1956-1962
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Neuss, GermanyReference
Total built10,145Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
IH D-217standard chassisReference
Farmall D-217row-crop chassisReference
Engine
International Harvester 1.2L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank26.9 LReference
Engine12.7 kWReference
International Harvester DD-74Reference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 102 mmReference
Power12.7 kWReference
Compression19:1Reference
Rated RPM1900Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity3.1 LReference
Coolant capacity10.0 LReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase172 cmReference
Weight1065 kgReference
Front tire4.50x16Reference
Rear tire8x24Reference
Ag front4.50x16Reference
Ag rear8x24Reference
Ag front5.00x16Reference
Ag front4.00x19Reference
Ag rear9x24Reference
Ag rear8x32Reference
Length267 cmReference
Width171 cmReference
Height139 cmReference
Ground clearance35 cmReference
Front tread125 to 149 cmReference
Rear tread125 to 149 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter24 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1395Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
