
International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 523
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
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Utility
Utility
How they compare
523 is in the 47th percentile; 55-14 LB is in the 47th · 5,383 models
523 is in the 48th percentile; 55-14 LB is in the 46th · 5,580 models
523 is in the 23rd percentile; 55-14 LB is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
523 is in the 50th percentile; 55-14 LB is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Renault | — |
| Model | 523 | 55-14 LB | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Deutz | — |
| Model | D-179 | F3L 912 | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 51hp | ▲ 523+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,350RPM | ▲ 55-14 LB+250 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 173ci | ▲ 523+6 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.7in | ▲ 523+0.4 in · +9% |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Manual with mechanical shuttle | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 120in | 139in | ▲ 55-14 LB+19 in · +16% |
| Width | 63.8in | 66.1in | ▲ 55-14 LB+2.3 in · +4% |
| Height | 59.8in | 89.8in | ▲ 55-14 LB+30 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 5,380lb | 5,291lb | ▲ 523+89 lb · +2% |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 11x32 | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | International Harvester 523 | Renault 55-14 LB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS and cab available | — |
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