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International Harvester 523 vs International Harvester 553
Verdict: International Harvester 523 vs International Harvester 553
The International Harvester 523 and the International Harvester 553 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. International Harvester 523 is the lighter machine (5,380 kg vs 5,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 553 is the newer design (1972 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Agriomatic S provides an additional four forward speeds selected by a right-hand power shift lever. Pushing the lever forward engages the Agriomatic range, while rearward uses the conventional range. The Agriomatic speeds are between high and low ranges, so this provides an undershift in high range and an overshift in low range. In reverse range it operates as a power shuttle.Reference
The Agriomatic S provides an additional four forward speeds selected by a right-hand power shift lever. Pushing the lever forward engages the Agriomatic range, while rearward uses the conventional range. The Agriomatic speeds are between high and low ranges, so this provides an undershift in high range and an overshift in low range. In reverse range it operates as a power shuttle.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2180Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
33.2 LReference
38.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.4 LReference
15.5 LReference
Torque
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192.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
292.1mm dry discReference
Transmission
Agriomatic SReference
Agriomatic SReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
70.0 LReference
Rear axle
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3.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
16.3 LReference
16.7 LReference
Capacity
16.3 LReference
16.7 LReference
Pump flow
28.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1700 kgReference
2000 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
199 cmReference
Weight
5380 to 6295 poundsReference
5950 to 6383 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
9-24Reference
Rear tire
11-32Reference
16.9/14-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
12-36Reference
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4WD Ag front
9-24Reference
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Length
304 cmReference
342 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
178 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
151 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
218 cmReference
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2WD Weight
2440 kgReference
2698 kgReference
4WD Weight
2855 kgReference
2895 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
Height
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175 cmReference
Ground clearance
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38 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
10.8Reference
11Reference
Battery AH
135Reference
135Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.