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International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 485
Utility
- power
- 53.6 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 485 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 485
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 485 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)48553.6 hp
55352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
485 is in the 48th percentile; 553 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied485179 ci
553179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
485 is in the 48th percentile; 553 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4853
5533
Median Utility Tractor4
485 is in the 23rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 485 higher · +8 (+100%)48516
5538
Median Utility Tractor12
485 is in the 73rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
485 (A)553 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 485 | 553 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | D-179 | D-179 | Same |
| Power Output | 53.6hp | 52hp | ▲ 485+1.6 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,180RPM | 2,180RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh, Two-speed power shift | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 135in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 70.4in | — |
| Height | 99.2in | 69.1in | ▲ 485+30.1 in · +44% |
| Operating Weight | 5,622lb | 5,950lb | ▲ 553+328 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 485 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 4.1gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 48th percentile (53.6 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)
A · 485B · 553Median Utility Tractor