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 John Deere 1040
John DeereModel B
John Deere 1040
Utility
- power
- 53.6 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1040
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1040 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)55352 hp
104053.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
553 is in the 47th percentile; 1040 is in the 48th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied553179 ci
1040179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
553 is in the 48th percentile; 1040 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5533
10403
Median Utility Tractor4
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 1040 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1040 higher · +8 (+100%)5538
104016
Median Utility Tractor12
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 1040 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
553 (A)1040 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | 553 | 1040 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | D-179 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 53.6hp | ▲ 1040+1.6 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,180RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 1040+320 RPM · +15% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.2in | ▲ 1040+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.3in | ▲ 553+0.8 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Collar shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 138in | ▲ 1040+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 70.4in | 71.3in | ▲ 1040+0.9 in · +1% |
| Height | 69.1in | 96.1in | ▲ 1040+27 in · +39% |
| Operating Weight | 5,950lb | 6,107lb | ▲ 1040+157 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | 4.1gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 48th percentile (53.6 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 · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,107 lb)
A · 553B · 1040Median Utility Tractor