| Production | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Neuss, Germany | |
| Total built | 10,145 |
| Variants | |
| IH D-217 | standard chassis |
| Farmall D-217 | row-crop chassis |
| International Harvester D-217 Engine | |
| International Harvester 1.2L 2-cyl diesel | |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal 26.9 L |
| International Harvester D-217 Power | |
| Engine | 17 hp 12.7 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | manual |
| Open operator station. | |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 68.1 inches 172 cm |
| Weight | 2350 lbs 1065 kg |
| Front tire | 4.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 8x24 |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter | 9.5 inches 24 cm |
| Width | 6.375 inches 16 cm |
| RPM | 1395 |
| References | |
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| D-217 published in 1960, by International Harvester | |
| D-217 Standard published in 1958, by International Harvester |
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| This machine's data modified on October 20, 2026 |