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Tractor · 1965Unverified

International Harvester 500

Name: International Harvester 500
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 500 — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 500 is a compact tractor, rated at 47 hp, manufactured from 1965 to 1969. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, powering a tracked undercarriage with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the tractor is between 7050 and 7260 pounds. It is intended for use on small to medium-sized areas, equivalent to approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

47 hp

Max power

23.3 kW

Weight

7050 to 7260 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

106 rows

Recorded power

47 hp

Recorded weight

3197 kg

Transmissions

8-speed partial power shift

Production years

1965-1969

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Agricultural Crawler tractorReference

Built in Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaReference

DrivecrawlerReference

Steeringmechanical clutchesReference

Mechanical contracting band brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

500ag crawlerReference

500industrial crawlerReference

Engine

International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl dieselReference

International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank60.2 LReference

Engine (gross)35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)23.3 kWReference

International Harvester BD-154Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)28.3 kWReference

Power (gross)32.4 kWReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

Pre-heatingglow plugsReference

Compression23:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity5.9 LReference

Coolant capacity11.4 LReference

Image courtesy of Keith MitchellReference

International Harvester C-146Reference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke86 x 103 mmReference

Power (gross)35.0 kWReference

Fuel system1-inch carburetorReference

Compression7.6:1Reference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed27.8 kWReference

Max power23.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed27.3 kWReference

Max power22.8 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed partial power shiftReference

5-speed unsynchronized gearReference

TransmissionInternational Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch10-inch dry discReference

Oil capacity12.5 LReference

The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission.Reference

TransmissionInternational HarvesterReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)26.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)27.8 kWReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Pump flow26.5 lpmReference

Pump flow30.3 lpmReference

Pump flow34.1 lpmReference

Pump flow45.4 lpmReference

Pump flow64.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM980@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase170 cmReference

Weight7050 to 7260 poundsReference

TracksReference

Length270 cmReference

Width152 cmReference

Height (hood)123 cmReference

Weight3197 kgReference

Weight3293 kgReference

Ground clearance34 cmReference

500 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.Reference

500 Serial Numbers

1965501Reference

1966891Reference

19672501Reference

19683544Reference

19694065Reference

Final4584Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH40 (gas)Reference

Battery AH96 (diesel)Reference

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size12-inch shoesReference

Option10-inchReference

Option14-inchReference

Test results

NTTL 950: gasoline Torque Amplifier crawlerReference

NTTL 951: diesel Torque Amplifier crawlerReference

Gasoline Torque Amplifier crawlerOctober 24 - November 2, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 950 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 2-Direct used for power test.Reference

Max pull3623 kgReference

Gear 2-TA used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Torque Amplifier crawlerOctober 24 - November 2, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 951 fileReference

Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull3609 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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