International Harvester 353
The International Harvester 353 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 154.8 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 35.6 hp / 26.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 3801 lbs 1724 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 35.6 hp / 26.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
12 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
3801 lbs
1724 kg
Overview
 | 1967 - 1972 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
International Harvester 353 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
International Harvester 353 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 35.6 hp
26.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3880 lbs
1759 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Weight | 3801 lbs
1724 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2/10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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353 published by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 154.8 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-155 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 154.8 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.87x4.37 inches
98 x 111 mm |
Power (net) | 35.6 hp
26.5 kW |
Power (gross) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Torque | 106 lb-ft
143.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.9 qts
6.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.7 qts
13.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
12-speed creeper |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36.5 qts
34.5 L |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 6 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36.5 qts
34.5 L |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 353 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11.2/10-28 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 |
7.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 9-32 |
10-36 | |
11-32 | |
12-28 | |
9-36 | |
11-28 | |
11-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Length | 121.6 inches
308 cm |
Width | 63.8 inches
162 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 60 inches
152 cm |
Weight | 3801 lbs
1724 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 73.2 inches
121 to 185 cm |
Rear tread | 50.4 to 74 inches
128 to 187 cm |
Photos
International 353, right side.
International 353, rear view.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 353.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester 353 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 353.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 35.6 hp / 26.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW
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