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International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester 600
Verdict: International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester 600
The International Harvester 553 and the International Harvester 600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. International Harvester 600 is the lighter machine (3,039 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 1956). 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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Fit & specs
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
LP gasReference
Original price
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$4,200 (1957)Reference
Steering
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hydraulic power (optional)Reference
Engine
Engine
38.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
114 x 140 mmReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2180Reference
1500Reference
Torque
192.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter power
3.0 kWReference
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Oil capacity
38.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
15.5 LReference
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Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
Hydra-TouchReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
292.1mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Agriomatic SReference
sliding gearReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
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Rear axle
3.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
16.7 LReference
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Capacity
16.7 LReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Rear lift
2000 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Valves
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1Reference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
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Weight
5950 to 6383 poundsReference
3039 kgReference
Front tire
9-24Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9/14-30Reference
14-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
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Optional tires (ag)
Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
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Length
342 cmReference
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Width
178 cmReference
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Height
175 cmReference
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2WD Weight
2698 kgReference
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4WD Weight
2895 kgReference
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Ground clearance
38 cmReference
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Ag front
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7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
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14-34Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
11Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
135Reference
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Speeds
600 Serial Number Location
600 Serial Numbers
1956
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501Reference
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.