
Head to head · Utility
CaseIH 485 vs International Harvester 523


International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 523
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
CaseIHCaseIH 485
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 523
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 485 higher · +1 hp (+2%)48553 hp
52352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
485 is in the 48th percentile; 523 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied485179 ci
523179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
485 is in the 48th percentile; 523 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4853
5233
Median Utility Tractor4
485 is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 523 higher · +4 (+50%)4858
52312
Median Utility Tractor12
485 is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
485 (A)523 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | International Harvester | — |
| Model | 485 | 523 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | International Harvester | — |
| Model | D-179 | D-179 | Same |
| Power Output | 53hp | 52hp | ▲ 485+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 485+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 142in | 120in | ▲ 485+22 in · +18% |
| Width | 73.2in | 63.8in | ▲ 485+9.4 in · +15% |
| Height | 93.5in | 59.8in | ▲ 485+33.7 in · +56% |
| Operating Weight | 5,200lb | 5,380lb | ▲ 523+180 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | 6.00-16 | Same |
| Rear Tire Size | 13.6-28 | 11x32 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | II/I | — |
| Hitch Category | I,II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 485 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 4.1gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 48th percentile (53 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 49th percentile (5,200 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 485B · 523Median Utility Tractor