International Harvester 500C

The International Harvester 500C is an agricultural crawler tractor, produced by International Harvester. It comes equipped with a choice between a 3-cylinder diesel engine and a 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Both engine variants are naturally aspirated and deliver 44 horsepower with a rated RPM of 2500. The chassis design represents a crawler type, made for rugged terrains often found in agricultural settings. This tractor utilizes a manual transmission with a total of 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed, accommodating various tasks requiring different torque and speed configurations. Being a crawler, the 500C offers enhanced stability and traction compared to traditional wheeled tractors, making it suitable for tasks requiring heavy pulling or where ground preservation is critical. The electrical starter system with 12 volts provides reliable ignition. Specific information about the starting year of manufacture, hitch type, weight dimensions, and some other specs remain undefined for this model, which reflects the varied sources and lack of complete historical data.