International Harvester 553 Specs ( 1972-1974 )

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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
Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.0625 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Coolant capacity 16.4 qts (15.5 L)
Description International Harvester D-179 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 179 ci (2.9 L)
Oil capacity 7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Power 52 hp (38.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2180
Starter electric
Starter power 4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12
Torque 141.8 lb-ft (192.3 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500

Transmission

Clutch 292.1mm dry disc
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 48.1 qts (45.5 L) / 40.7 qts (38.5 L)
Transmission Agriomatic S
Type partially synchronized / partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Manual steering / Dry disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Hydraulic system 4.4 gal (16.7 L)
Rear axle 3.7 qts (3.5 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 4.4 gal (16.7 L)

Hitch

Rear lift 4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery AH 135
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 11
Charging system generator
Charging volts 12

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Weight 5950 lbs (2698 kg)
4WD Weight 6383 lbs (2895 kg)
Ground clearance 15 inches (38 cm)
Height 69.1 inches (175 cm)
Length 135 inches (342 cm)
Wheelbase 78.7 inches (199 cm)
Width 70.4 inches (178 cm)
Front tire 9-24
Rear tire 16.9/14-30
Weight 5950 to 6383 pounds
Wheelbase 78.7 inches (199 cm)
Optional tires (ag) Front: 10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-38
Standard tires (ag) Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30

Speeds

Description With 14-30 rear tires. / With 14-30 rear tires.