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 553
International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 553
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 454
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 553 higher · +2 hp (+4%)45450 hp
55352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
454 is in the 45th percentile; 553 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 553 higher · +22 ci (+14%)454157 ci
553179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
454 is in the 42nd percentile; 553 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 454 higher · +1 (+33%)4544
5533
Median Utility Tractor4
454 is in the 50th percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied4548
5538
Median Utility Tractor12
454 is in the 23rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
454 (A)553 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 454 | 553 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | C-157 | D-179 | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 52hp | ▲ 553+2 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,180RPM | ▲ 454+20 RPM · <1% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 454+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 157ci | 179ci | ▲ 553+22 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.9in | ▲ 553+0.5 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.1in | ▲ 553+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 132in | 135in | ▲ 553+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 65.7in | 70.4in | ▲ 553+4.7 in · +7% |
| Height | 54.7in | 69.1in | ▲ 553+14.4 in · +26% |
| Operating Weight | 4,400lb | 5,950lb | ▲ 553+1,550 lb · +35% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,310lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | 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 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.9gal | 4.1gal | ▲ 553+1.2 gal · +41% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 454 | International Harvester 553 | 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 · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 42nd percentile (4,400 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)
A · 454B · 553Median Utility Tractor