Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 553 vs Kubota M5140

International Harvester 553 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 553

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 553 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5140

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5140 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
vs
KubotaKubota M5140

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55352 hp
M514052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

553 is in the 47th percentile; M5140 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 553 higher · +30 ci (+20%)
553179 ci
M5140149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

553 is in the 48th percentile; M5140 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M5140 higher · +1 (+33%)
5533
M51404
Median Utility Tractor4

553 is in the 23rd percentile; M5140 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5538
M51408
Median Utility Tractor12

553 is in the 23rd percentile; M5140 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

553 (A)M5140 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model553M5140—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
ModelD-179V2403-DI-T—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,180RPM2,600RPM▲ M5140+420 RPM · +19%
Cylinders34▲ M5140+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci149ci▲ 553+30 ci · +20%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 553+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke5.1in4in▲ 553+1.1 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPower shuttle with wet disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
Length135in135inSame
Width70.4inNot recorded—
Height69.1in84.4in▲ M5140+15.3 in · +22%
Operating Weight5,950lb4,233lb▲ 553+1,717 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,200lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
Coolant4.1gal1.7gal▲ 553+2.5 gal · +156%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 553Kubota M5140Difference
TypeNot recordedUltra Grand Cab with heat and air-conditioning (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · 553B · M5140Median Utility Tractor
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