- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1957–1959
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester FU-235D specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FD-123 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 25.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
25.6 hp
19.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,571 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 10.6 mph
International Harvester FU-235D specs: key facts
The International Harvester FU-235D was built from 1957 to 1959.
The International Harvester FU-235D has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.1 kW (25.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester FU-235D is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester FU-235D has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FD-123 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.01 L diesel unit.Source 2
The International Harvester FU-235D weighs 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester FU-235D has a dependent rear PTO running at 539 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester FU-235D delivers 17.3 L/min (4.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”
How does the FU-235D compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 126 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a FU-235D have?
The only figure for the FU-235D is 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”
What engine is in a FU-235D?
A FU-235D has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FD-123, a 4-cylinder 2.01 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FD-123 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 122.7 ci · 2.01 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Super-FC-D”
How much will a FU-235D lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the FU-235D are below.
| Pump flow | 4.6 gpm · 17.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 539 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 1/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”
What transmission does a FU-235D have?
Transmission specifications for the FU-235D are below.
| Steering | Mechanical gear steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 10.6 mph · 17 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”
How much does a FU-235D weigh?
A FU-235D weighs 3,571 lb (1,620 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 68.5 in · 1,740 mm |
| Length | 108.9 in · 2,765 mm |
| Width | 81.1 in · 2,061 mm |
| Height | 55.7 in · 1,416 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.1 in · 510 mm |
| Front track | 49.4–75.4 in · 1,254–1,915 mm |
| Rear track | 44.5–70.5 in · 1,130–1,791 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 5.0 ft · 1.52 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”
What oil does a FU-235D take, and how much?
A FU-235D engine takes 5.0 qt (4.75 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.0 qt · 18.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.9 qt · 12.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a FU-235D?
Within 10% of its 25.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester F-23525.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the FU-235D →
- International Harvester F-235D25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the FU-235D →
- International Harvester D-32625.6 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the FU-235D →
- Renault Super 2-D25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1970Side by side with the FU-235D →
- Nuffield 4/25 (425)24.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the FU-235D →
- Leyland 15424.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the FU-235D →
Common questions about the International Harvester FU-235D
Is a FU-235D two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester FU-235D is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a FU-235D have?
A FU-235D has a dependent 539 rpm rear PTO on a 1 1/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Super-FC-D”; and Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick FU-235-D”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick FU-235-D — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117844 · revision 1059896. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick Super-FC-D — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117839 · revision 1024004. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document