Fahr D 133 N or International Harvester D-324 Standard?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Fahr D 133N is ahead on PTO independence.

  • The Fahr D 133N suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: an independent PTO.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Fahr D 133 N and International Harvester D-324 Standard, with the call on each
QuestionD 133 ND-324 StandardCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?16.9 kW (23 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”16.8 kW (22.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the D 133 N and the D-324 Standard.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 133 N and the D-324 Standard.
Which pumps more oil for implements?——No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the D 133 N and the D-324 Standard.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?900 kg (1,984 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”600 kg (1,323 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the D 133 N: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”); the D-324 Standard: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?1,370 kg (3,020 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”1,536 kg (3,386 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The International Harvester D-324 Standard is 12% heavier (166 kg / 366 lb) than the Fahr D 133N (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?2,000 kg (4,409 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the D-324 Standard.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”6 to 8Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?—YesTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the D 133 N.
Which is faster on the road?18.6 km/h (11.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”19 km/h (11.8 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?—540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the D 133 N.
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”dependent (stops with the clutch)Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”AheadThe Fahr D 133N has an independent PTO; the International Harvester D-324 Standard’s is dependent (stops with the clutch).
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1959–19611958–1962EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The International Harvester D-324 Standard is 12% heavier (166 kg / 366 lb) than the Fahr D 133N (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Fahr D 133N has an independent PTO; the International Harvester D-324 Standard’s is dependent (stops with the clutch).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the D 133 N: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fahr D 133 N”); the D-324 Standard: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-324 Standard”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO speeds.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources