International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 454
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 157 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester 523
International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 523
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 454
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 523
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 523 higher · +2 hp (+4%)45450 hp
52352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
454 is in the 45th percentile; 523 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 523 higher · +22 ci (+14%)454157 ci
523179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
454 is in the 42nd percentile; 523 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 454 higher · +1 (+33%)4544
5233
Median Utility Tractor4
454 is in the 50th percentile; 523 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 523 higher · +4 (+50%)4548
52312
Median Utility Tractor12
454 is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
454 (A)523 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 454 | 523 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | C-157 | D-179 | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 52hp | ▲ 523+2 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 454+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 454+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 157ci | 179ci | ▲ 523+22 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.9in | ▲ 523+0.5 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.1in | ▲ 523+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 132in | 120in | ▲ 454+12 in · +10% |
| Width | 65.7in | 63.8in | ▲ 454+1.9 in · +3% |
| Height | 54.7in | 59.8in | ▲ 523+5.1 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 4,400lb | 5,380lb | ▲ 523+980 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 11x32 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point hitch | II/I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,310lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.9gal | 4.1gal | ▲ 523+1.2 gal · +41% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 523 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (157 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 42nd percentile (4,400 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 454B · 523Median Utility Tractor