International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 523
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 523 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 523
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied52352 hp
55352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
523 is in the 47th percentile; 553 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied523179 ci
553179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
523 is in the 48th percentile; 553 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5233
5533
Median Utility Tractor4
523 is in the 23rd percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 523 higher · +4 (+50%)52312
5538
Median Utility Tractor12
523 is in the 50th percentile; 553 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
523 (A)553 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 523 | 553 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | D-179 | D-179 | Same |
| Power Output | 52hp | 52hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,180RPM | ▲ 553+80 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 120in | 135in | ▲ 553+15 in · +13% |
| Width | 63.8in | 70.4in | ▲ 553+6.6 in · +10% |
| Height | 59.8in | 69.1in | ▲ 553+9.3 in · +16% |
| Operating Weight | 5,380lb | 5,950lb | ▲ 553+570 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Tires
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 11x32 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | II/I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | International Harvester 553 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | 4.1gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 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 · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)
A · 523B · 553Median Utility Tractor