International Harvester 553 Specifications - International Harvester 553 Specs

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1972 - 1974, Utility tractor
Previous model: International Harvester 523
Series next: International Harvester 654
Production
Manufacturer: International Harvester
Factory: Neuss, Germany
Capacity
Fuel: 18.5 gal [70.0 L]
Hydraulic system: 4.4 gal [16.7 L]
Rear axle: 3.7 qts [3.5 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: II/I
Rear lift: 4410 lbs [2000 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM: 540, 540/1000*Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 78.7 inches [199 cm]
Weight: 5950 to 6383 pounds
Front tire: 9-24
Rear tire: 16.9/14-30
553 Serial Numbers
- Serial numbers unknown -
International Harvester 553 Power
Engine: 52 hp [38.8 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: dry disc
Cab: Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Capacity: 4.4 gal [16.7 L]
Electrical
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 11
Charging volts: 12
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 12
Amp-hours: 135
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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]
Engine Detail
International Harvester D-179, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 179 ci [2.9 L]
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Speeds: With 14-30 rear tires.
Transmission
Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 292.1mm dry disc
Oil capacity: 48.1 qts [45.5 L]
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Previous model: International Harvester 523
Series next: International Harvester 654
Dimensions
2WD Weight: 5950 lbs [2698 kg]
4WD Weight: 6383 lbs [2895 kg]
Wheelbase: 78.7 inches [199 cm]
Length: 135 inches [342 cm]
Width: 70.4 inches [178 cm]
Height: 69.1 inches [175 cm]
Ground clearance: 15 inches [38 cm]
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