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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 rated power output is 52 hp 38.8 kW. Transmission: Agriomatic S. Operating weight: 5950 to 6383 pounds.

Engine Power
52 hp 38.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal 70.0 L
Transmission
Agriomatic S
Operating Weight
5950 to 6383 pounds

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Overview

International Harvester 553 tractor photo
1972 - 1974 Utility tractor
1972 - 1974
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Utility tractor
Built in Neuss, Germany
International Harvester 553 Engine
International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 553 Power
Engine
52 hp 38.8 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
18.5 gal 70.0 L
Hydraulic system
4.4 gal 16.7 L
Rear axle
3.7 qts 3.5 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
4.4 gal 16.7 L
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift
4410 lbs 2000 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
540/1000 OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
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
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
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.
553 partially synchronized speeds

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.
553 Agriomatic S partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

International Harvester 553 Tires
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
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

International Harvester 553

International Harvester 553 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 553.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)52 hp
Kilowatts (kW)38.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)52.7 PS

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