Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 484 vs International Harvester 553

International Harvester 484 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 484

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 484 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 484
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 553 higher · +2 hp (+4%)
48450 hp
55352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

484 is in the 45th percentile; 553 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
484179 ci
553179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

484 is in the 48th percentile; 553 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4843
5533
Median Utility Tractor4

484 is in the 23rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4848
5538
Median Utility Tractor12

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

484 (A)553 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model484553—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD179D-179—
Power Output50hp52hp▲ 553+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,180RPM▲ 484+20 RPM · <1%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in5.1inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
TypeSyncromeshPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
Length134in135in▲ 553+1 in · <1%
Width70.1in70.4in▲ 553+0.3 in · <1%
Height60.6in69.1in▲ 553+8.5 in · +14%
Operating Weight5,200lb5,950lb▲ 553+750 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
Hitch TypeThree Point HitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,100lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
Coolant3gal4.1gal▲ 553+1.1 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 484International Harvester 553Difference
TypeTwo-post fixed ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th 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 · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,200 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)
A · 484B · 553Median Utility Tractor
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