International Harvester 553 tractor specifications

1972 - 1974

1972 - 1974 Utility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:International Harvester
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Neuss, Germany

International Harvester 553 Power

International Harvester 553 Power Engine:52 hp
38.8 kW

International Harvester 553 Engine

International Harvester 553 Engine International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1972 - 1974

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester D-179
diesel
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

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:dry disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1972 - 1974

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	292.1mm dry disc
Oil capacity:	48.1 qts 45.5 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 14-30 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 14-30 rear tires.

Capacity

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

Hydraulics Capacity:4.4 gal
16.7 L

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:4410 lbs
2000 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540
540/1000*Optional

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

1972 - 1974

Utility tractor

International Harvester 553 Tires

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

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