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 UTB/Universal 483
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UTB/UniversalModel B
UTB/Universal 483
Utility
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 172 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 553
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 483
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 553 higher · +4 hp (+8%)55352 hp
48348 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
553 is in the 47th percentile; 483 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 553 higher · +7 ci (+4%)553179 ci
483172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
553 is in the 48th percentile; 483 is in the 46th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5533
4833
Median Utility Tractor4
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 483 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 483 higher · +4 (+50%)5538
48312
Median Utility Tractor12
553 is in the 23rd percentile; 483 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
553 (A)483 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | UTB/Universal | — |
| Model | 553 | 483 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | UTB | — |
| Model | D-179 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 48hp | ▲ 553+4 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,180RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 483+220 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 172ci | ▲ 553+7 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 483+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.5in | ▲ 553+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 143in | ▲ 483+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 70.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 69.1in | 97.6in | ▲ 483+28.5 in · +41% |
| Operating Weight | 5,950lb | 5,886lb | ▲ 553+64 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 553 | UTB/Universal 483 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 46th percentile (172 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 56th percentile (5,950 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,886 lb)
A · 553B · 483Median Utility Tractor