International Harvester 453
The International Harvester 453 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 154.6 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 44.4 hp 33.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4806 lbs 2180 kg.
Engine Power
44.4 hp
33.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4806 lbs
2180 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1975
Utility tractor |
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1971 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
Total built | 12,756 |
International Harvester 453 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 453 Power | |
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Engine | 44.4 hp
33.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Four-post ROPS. | |
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 Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1780 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Weight | 4806 lbs
2180 kg |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 154.6 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-155 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 154.6 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.87x4.37 inches
98 x 111 mm |
Power | 44.4 hp
33.1 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 13.7 qts
13.0 L |
International Harvester 453 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse two-speed power shift
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 453 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 13-28 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 |
7.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
11-32 | |
9-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Length | 121.6 inches
308 cm |
Width | 66.8 inches
169 cm |
Height | 91.3 inches
231 cm |
Weight | 4806 lbs
2180 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.6 inches
39 cm |
Front tread | 48.5 to 73.6 inches
123 to 186 cm |
Rear tread | 52.2 to 76.9 inches
132 to 195 cm |
Photos
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