Overview
The IMT 579 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor powered by a 4.1L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 75 hp. The mechanical configuration includes a gear transmission with six forward and two reverse speeds, hydrostatic power steering, and disc brakes. Listed dimensions include a 157.1-inch length, an 87.8-inch wheelbase, and a total weight of 7,537 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Torque Specifications:
The S 44A diesel engine produces 75 hp at 2000 RPM and reaches a maximum torque of 198 lb-ft at 1300 RPM.
Transmission and Drive System:
This four-wheel drive model features a 6-speed gear transmission and 18.4-30 ag rear tires.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity:
The rear lift is rated at 4,630.5 lbs with a hydraulic system providing a total flow of 6 gpm.
Production
| Manufacturer | IMT |
|---|
Engine
| Engine type | 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (90.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.98x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm) |
| Description | S 44A / diesel / 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 247.7 ci (4.1 L) |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Torque | 198 lb-ft (268.5 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | gear |
| Transmission type | 6-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4630.5 lbs (2100 kg) |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 157.1 inches (399 cm) |
| Weight | 7,537 lbs (3418 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-24 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 7,537 lbs (3418 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5-24 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |