Overview
The TYM T553 is a 55 hp four-wheel drive utility tractor manufactured in South Korea between 2006 and 2015. It features a Caterpillar 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with a 16-speed synchronized shuttle transmission and a standard cab.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a liquid-cooled Caterpillar 2.2L diesel engine rated at 2600 RPM with a 23.3:1 compression ratio and an 18.5-gallon fuel capacity.
Transmission and Speed Mechanics:
The 16-speed sync shuttle transmission provides 16 forward and reverse gears across four synchronized ranges, with reverse speeds operating 15% slower than forward speeds.
Chassis and Ground Clearance:
This model is built on an 83.5-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 14.4 inches and features 11.2-20 front and 14.9-30 rear agricultural tires.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in South Korea |
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| Manufacturer | TYM |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.94 inches (84 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 23.3:1 |
| Description | Caterpillar / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 135.4 ci (2.2 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges with synchronized shuttle shift. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 36.8 qts (34.8 L) |
| Transmission type | 16-speed sync shuttle |
| Type | sync shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 561/760 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 98.4 inches (249 cm) |
| Length | 148.8 inches (377 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.2-20 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-30 |
| Wheelbase | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 14.9-30 |
Speeds
| Description | Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward. |
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T553 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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