Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 374 vs International Harvester 523

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 374

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
154 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 374 specs
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
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 374
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 523

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 374 higher · +3 hp (+6%)
37455 hp
52352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

374 is in the 50th percentile; 523 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 523 higher · +25 ci (+16%)
374154 ci
523179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

374 is in the 41st percentile; 523 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 374 higher · +1 (+33%)
3744
5233
Median Utility Tractor4

374 is in the 50th percentile; 523 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 523 higher · +4 (+50%)
3748
52312
Median Utility Tractor12

374 is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

374 (A)523 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model374523—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelBD-154D-179—
Power Output55hp52hp▲ 374+3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 523+500 RPM · +31%
Cylinders43▲ 374+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci179ci▲ 523+25 ci · +16%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ 523+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in5.1in▲ 523+1.1 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
TypeManualPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Length118in120in▲ 523+2 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Height57.5in59.8in▲ 523+2.3 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,920lb5,380lb▲ 523+460 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11x32—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII/I—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 523Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,920 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 374B · 523Median Utility Tractor
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