Compare/International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester TD-9

International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester TD-9

Verdict: International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester TD-9

The International Harvester 553 and the International Harvester TD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 553 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 hp. International Harvester 553 is the lighter machine (5,950 kg vs 9,805 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 1939). In short: choose the International Harvester 553 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD-9 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

52 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 461 fileReference

Total built

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59,800Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

38.8 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2180Reference

1400Reference

Torque

192.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Oil capacity

38.5 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.5 LReference

49.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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2.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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30.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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29.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Idle RPM

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500-1555Reference

Operating RPM

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900-1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Max power

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29.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

292.1mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Agriomatic SReference

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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

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

5950 to 6383 poundsReference

9805 to 10800 poundsReference

Front tire

9-24Reference

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Rear tire

16.9/14-30Reference

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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

289 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

149 cmReference

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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Height (exhaust)

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200 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Shipping

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4617 kgReference

Operating

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4898 kgReference

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

Variants

T-9

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gasolineReference

TD-9

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dieselReference

TD-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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2174Reference

1942

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4164Reference

1943

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8664Reference

1944

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11912Reference

1945

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18247Reference

1946

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23692Reference

1947

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26289Reference

1948

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29512Reference

1949

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32973Reference

1950

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36927Reference

1951

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40398Reference

1952

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44710Reference

1953

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47848Reference

1954

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52599Reference

1955

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56208Reference

1956

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58819Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower-left of the dashboard.Reference

International Harvester TD-9 Tracks

Length on ground

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161 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4494 kgReference

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.