Head to head · Utility

CaseIH Farmall 55A vs International Harvester 523

International Harvester 523 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 523

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 523 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 55A
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 523

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Farmall 55A higher · +2 hp (+4%)
Farmall 55A54 hp
52352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Farmall 55A is in the 49th percentile; 523 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Farmall 55A179 ci
523179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Farmall 55A is in the 47th percentile; 523 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Farmall 55A3
5233
Median Utility Tractor4

Farmall 55A is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 523 higher · +4 (+50%)
Farmall 55A8
52312
Median Utility Tractor12

Farmall 55A is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Farmall 55A (A)523 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHInternational Harvester—
ModelFarmall 55A523—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerFPTInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedD-179—
Power Output54hp52hp▲ Farmall 55A+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,100RPM▲ Farmall 55A+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.1in3.9in▲ Farmall 55A+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5.1in▲ 523+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
TypeMechanical ShuttlePartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
Length152in120in▲ Farmall 55A+32 in · +27%
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Height100in59.8in▲ Farmall 55A+40.2 in · +67%
Operating Weight5,622lb5,380lb▲ Farmall 55A+242 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Tires

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11x32—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII/I—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Farmall 55AInternational Harvester 523Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 49th percentile (54 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 47th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · Farmall 55AB · 523Median Utility Tractor
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