Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 523

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 485

Utility

power
53.6 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 485 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 485
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 523

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 485 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)
48553.6 hp
52352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

485 is in the 48th percentile; 523 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
485179 ci
523179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

485 is in the 48th percentile; 523 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4853
5233
Median Utility Tractor4

485 is in the 23rd percentile; 523 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 485 higher · +4 (+33%)
48516
52312
Median Utility Tractor12

485 is in the 73rd percentile; 523 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

485 (A)523 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model485523—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-179D-179Same
Power Output53.6hp52hp▲ 485+1.6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,180RPM2,100RPM▲ 485+80 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in5.1inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
TypeSynchromesh, Two-speed power shiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
LengthNot recorded120in—
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Height99.2in59.8in▲ 485+39.4 in · +66%
Operating Weight5,622lb5,380lb▲ 485+242 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
TypeRear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11x32—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 485International Harvester 523Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.1gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 48th percentile (53.6 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 · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 485B · 523Median Utility Tractor
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