International Harvester 553

Production: 1972 - 1974  

Production
Manufacturer:	International Harvester
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Neuss, Germany

International Harvester 553 Power
Engine:	52 hp 38.8 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	dry disc
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmissions:	8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partial power shift

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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II/I
Rear lift:	4410 lbs 2000 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	540
540/1000*Optional

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

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

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	78.7 inches 199 cm
Length:	135 inches 342 cm
Width:	70.4 inches 178 cm
Height:	69.1 inches 175 cm
2WD Weight:	5950 lbs 2698 kg
4WD Weight:	6383 lbs 2895 kg
Ground clearance:	15 inches 38 cm