International Harvester 553 Specs ( 1972-1974 )
Overview
The International Harvester 553 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1972 and 1974 in Neuss, Germany. It features an International Harvester 2.9L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 52 hp and is available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The tractor is equipped with an Agriomatic S transmission and a rear lift capacity of 4410 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled D-179 diesel engine produces 141.8 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM and features a 12-volt electrical system with a 4 hp electric starter.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
Listed with the Agriomatic S transmission, the unit provides either 8 or 12 forward speeds and includes manual steering and dry disc brakes.
Lift and Hitch Specifications:
The Category II/I rear hitch is rated for a 4410-pound lift capacity and operates alongside a 540 RPM rear PTO and a 4.4-gallon hydraulic system.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Neuss, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 16.4 qts (15.5 L) |
| Description | International Harvester D-179 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2180 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 141.8 lb-ft (192.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 292.1mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 48.1 qts (45.5 L) / 40.7 qts (38.5 L) |
| Transmission | Agriomatic S |
| Type | partially synchronized / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.4 gal (16.7 L) |
| Rear axle | 3.7 qts (3.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.4 gal (16.7 L) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 4410 lbs (2000 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery AH | 135 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 11 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Weight | 5950 lbs (2698 kg) |
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| 4WD Weight | 6383 lbs (2895 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Height | 69.1 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 70.4 inches (178 cm) |
| Front tire | 9-24 |
| Rear tire | 16.9/14-30 |
| Weight | 5950 to 6383 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30 |
Speeds
| Description | With 14-30 rear tires. / With 14-30 rear tires. |
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