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Tractor · 1972Unverified

International Harvester 553

Name: International Harvester 553
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 553 — Utility tractor · 52 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 553 is a tractor with a rated power of 52 hp, positioning it towards the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured between 1972 and 1974. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 5950 to 6383 pounds, making it suitable for use on plots of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

52 hp

Weight

5950 to 6383 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

63 rows

Recorded power

52 hp

Recorded weight

2698 kg

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1972-1974

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Neuss, GermanyReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Dry disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine38.8 kWReference

International Harvester D-179Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference

Power38.8 kWReference

Rated RPM2180Reference

Torque192.3 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Starter power3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity7.5 LReference

Coolant capacity15.5 LReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

12-speed partial power shiftReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch292.1mm dry discReference

Oil capacity45.5 LReference

TransmissionAgriomatic SReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity38.5 LReference

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

Capacities

Fuel70.0 LReference

Rear axle3.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system16.7 LReference

Capacity16.7 LReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift2000 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase199 cmReference

Weight5950 to 6383 poundsReference

Front tire9-24Reference

Rear tire16.9/14-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 10-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference

Length342 cmReference

Width178 cmReference

Height175 cmReference

2WD Weight2698 kgReference

4WD Weight2895 kgReference

Ground clearance38 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging amps11Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH135Reference

Speeds

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

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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