International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 553
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 553 vs International Harvester 606
International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 606
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 221 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 606
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 553 higher · +2 hp (+4%)55352 hp
60650 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
553 is in the 47th percentile; 606 is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 606 higher · +42 ci (+23%)553179 ci
606221 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
553 is in the 48th percentile; 606 is in the 61st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 606 higher · +3 (+100%)5533
6066
Median Utility Tractor4
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 606 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 606 higher · +2 (+25%)5538
60610
Median Utility Tractor12
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 606 is in the 39th · 4,941 models
553 (A)606 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | 553 | 606 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | D-179 | C-221 | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 50hp | ▲ 553+2 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,180RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 553+180 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 6 | ▲ 606+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 179ci | 221ci | ▲ 606+42 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.5in | ▲ 553+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 3.7in | ▲ 553+1.4 in · +38% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 70.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 69.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,950lb | 5,215lb | ▲ 553+735 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Independent mechanical disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | 5.1gal | ▲ 606+1 gal · +24% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | International Harvester 606 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 61st percentile (221 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,215 lb)
A · 553B · 606Median Utility Tractor