Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 234 vs International Harvester D-217

International Harvester 234 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 234

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
51.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 234 specs
International Harvester D-217 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester D-217

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
74.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full D-217 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 234
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester D-217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 234 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
23418 hp
D-21717 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

234 is in the 6th percentile; D-217 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-217 higher · +22.5 ci (+43%)
23451.8 ci
D-21774.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

234 is in the 3rd percentile; D-217 is in the 11th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 234 higher · +1 (+50%)
2343
D-2172
Median Utility Tractor4

234 is in the 23rd percentile; D-217 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
2346
D-2176
Median Utility Tractor12

234 is in the 11th percentile; D-217 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

234 (A)D-217 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model234D-217—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedDD-74—
Power Output18hp17hp▲ 234+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,700RPM1,900RPM▲ 234+800 RPM · +42%
Cylinders32▲ 234+1 · +50%
Displacement51.8ci74.3ci▲ D-217+22.5 ci · +43%
Bore2.7in3.4in▲ D-217+0.7 in · +26%
Stroke3.1in4in▲ D-217+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Length103in105in▲ D-217+2 in · +2%
Width36.6in67.4in▲ D-217+30.8 in · +84%
Height46.1in55in▲ D-217+8.9 in · +19%
Operating Weight1,213lb2,350lb▲ D-217+1,137 lb · +94%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 1Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
Coolant1.3gal2.7gal▲ D-217+1.3 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 234International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 6th percentile (18 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (51.8 ci)B · 11th percentile (74.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,213 lb)B · 15th percentile (2,350 lb)
A · 234B · D-217Median Utility Tractor
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