International Harvester 523 Specs ( 1965-1972 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Neuss, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
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| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm (28.4 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 135 |
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| Charging amps | 10.8 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Weight | 5380 lbs (2440 kg) |
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| 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. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11-32 rear tires. / With 11-32 rear tires. |
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