International Harvester 523

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 523 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed and power.

Under the hood, the 523 has a 3-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has average power for its class, producing 52 horsepower at 2100 RPM. It has a fuel-efficient direct injection system. The tractor's size is compact, measuring about 120 inches long, 64 inches wide, and 60 inches tall. It weighs 5380 pounds, which is about average for similar tractors. The 523 comes with agricultural tires and a rear hitch for attaching farm tools. It also has good ground clearance, with 15 inches at the front axle and 12 inches at the drawbar.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 52 hp (38.8 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5380 lb (2440 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester 523 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 523 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 523 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 523 is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 523 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
D-179
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Direct injection
Cylinders
3
Displacement
179 ci (2.9 L)
Bore
3.88 in (98.4 mm)
Stroke
5.06 in (128.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
52 hp (38.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual