International Harvester 553
The International Harvester 553 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 52 hp / 38.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: Agriomatic S. Operating weight: 5950 to 6383 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 52 hp / 38.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal
70.0 L
Transmission
Agriomatic S
Operating Weight
5950 to 6383 pounds
Overview
 | 1972 - 1974
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
International Harvester 553 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
International Harvester 553 Power | |
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Engine | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.4 gal
16.7 L |
Rear axle | 3.7 qts
3.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 4.4 gal
16.7 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 4410 lbs
2000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Weight | 5950 to 6383 pounds |
Front tire | 9-24 |
Rear tire | 16.9/14-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 11 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 135 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-179 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Power | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2180 |
Torque | 141.8 lb-ft
192.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 16.4 qts
15.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
12-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 292.1mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 48.1 qts
45.5 L |
With 14-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Agriomatic S
Transmission | Agriomatic S |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 40.7 qts
38.5 L |
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. | |
With 14-30 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 553 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38 |
Front: 10-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34 | |
Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Length | 135 inches
342 cm |
Width | 70.4 inches
178 cm |
Height | 69.1 inches
175 cm |
2WD Weight | 5950 lbs
2698 kg |
4WD Weight | 6383 lbs
2895 kg |
Ground clearance | 15 inches
38 cm |
Photos
International Harvester 553
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 553.
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 553 Specification Unit Converter
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