International Harvester 523 Specs ( 1965-1972 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Neuss, Germany
Manufacturer International Harvester

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.0625 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Coolant capacity 16.3 qts (15.4 L)
Description International Harvester D-179 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 179 ci (2.9 L)
Fuel system direct injection
Oil capacity 6.8 qts (6.4 L)
Power 52 hp (38.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter electric
Starter power 4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12

Transmission

Clutch 279.4mm dry disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 35.1 qts (33.2 L)
Transmission Agriomatic S
Type partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Manual steering / Disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Hydraulic system 4.3 gal (16.3 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 4.3 gal (16.3 L)
Pump flow 7.5 gpm (28.4 lpm)

Hitch

Rear lift 3748 lbs (1700 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery AH 135
Charging amps 10.8
Charging system generator

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Weight 5380 lbs (2440 kg)
4WD Weight 6295 lbs (2855 kg)
Clearance (drawbar) 12 inches (30 cm)
Clearance (front axle) 15 inches (38 cm)
Height (exhaust) 86.2 inches (218 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 59.8 inches (151 cm)
Length 119.8 inches (304 cm)
Wheelbase 78.7 inches (199 cm)
Width 63.8 inches (162 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 11-32
Weight 5380 to 6295 pounds
Wheelbase 78.7 inches (199 cm)
4WD Ag front 9-24
Ag front 6.00-16 / 7.50-16
Ag rear 11-32 / 13-28

References

Description World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* / Operator's Manual 523, 624 and 724 published in 1970 / 523 published by International Harvester / 523 published by International Harvester / 523 published by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors.

Speeds

Description With 11-32 rear tires. / With 11-32 rear tires.