Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 374 vs International Harvester 553

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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 553 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 553

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 553 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 374
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 374 higher · +3 hp (+6%)
37455 hp
55352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

374 is in the 50th percentile; 553 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 553 higher · +25 ci (+16%)
374154 ci
553179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

374 is in the 41st percentile; 553 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 374 higher · +1 (+33%)
3744
5533
Median Utility Tractor4

374 is in the 50th percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
3748
5538
Median Utility Tractor12

374 is in the 23rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

374 (A)553 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model374553—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelBD-154D-179—
Power Output55hp52hp▲ 374+3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,180RPM▲ 553+580 RPM · +36%
Cylinders43▲ 374+1 · +33%
Displacement154ci179ci▲ 553+25 ci · +16%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ 553+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in5.1in▲ 553+1.1 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
TypeManualPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
Length118in135in▲ 553+17 in · +14%
WidthNot recorded70.4in—
Height57.5in69.1in▲ 553+11.6 in · +20%
Operating Weight4,920lb5,950lb▲ 553+1,030 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 374International Harvester 553Difference
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 · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,920 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)
A · 374B · 553Median Utility Tractor
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