International Harvester 500

International Harvester 500 Technical Specifications

International Harvester 500 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1969.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester 500 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

International Harvester 500 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: International Harvester
Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada


International Harvester 500 Power
















Engine:
Engine (gross): 47 hp
35.0 kW
Engine (net): 38 hp
28.3 kW
PTO (claimed): 36 hp
26.8 kW
Drawbar (tested): 31.24 hp
23.3 kW
PTO (tested): 37.22 hp
27.8 kW

International Harvester 500 Electrical













Charging system: generator
Battery volts: 12
Battery AH: 40 (gas)
  96 (diesel)

International Harvester 500 Mechanical

























Chassis: crawler
Steering: mechanical clutches
Brakes: mechanical contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmissions: 8-speed partial power shift
  5-speed unsynchronized gear

Hydraulics



















Valves: 1 to 3
Pump flow: 7 gpm
26.5 lpm
  8 gpm
30.3 lpm (optional)
  9 gpm
34.1 lpm (optional)
  12 gpm
45.4 lpm (front optional)
  17 gpm
64.3 lpm (front optional)

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)













Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 1000
  540
Engine RPM: 980@2000

Title serial numbers





















1965: 501
1966: 891
1967: 2501
1968: 3544
1969: 4065
Final: 4584


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my International Harvester 500? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

International Harvester 500 Engine detail




























Engine Detail
International Harvester D-155
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 155 ci
2.5 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.875×4.375 inches
98 x 111 mm
Power: 44 hp
32.8 kW
Rated RPM: 2500
Starter: electric
Starter volts: 12



International Harvester 500 Transmission overview

Engine Oil



Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse

International Harvester 500 Dimensions



International Harvester 500 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 950







































Nebraska Tractor Test 950
Gasoline Torque Amplifier crawler
October 24 – November 2, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 950 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 37.22 hp
27.8 kW
Fuel use: 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 31.24 hp
23.3 kW
Fuel use: 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour
Gear 2-Direct used for power test.
Max pull: 7,988 lbs
3623 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 951



































Nebraska Tractor Test 951
Diesel Torque Amplifier crawler
October 24 – November 2, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 951 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 36.65 hp
27.3 kW
Fuel use: 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 30.55 hp
22.8 kW
Fuel use: 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour
Gear 2-Direct used for power test.
Max pull: 7,957 lbs
3609 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

FAQ

Is International Harvester 500 a good tractor?

The International Harvester 500 is one of the great tractors in the International Harvester stable, and it has earned International Harvester a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a International Harvester 500 take?

Check out the International Harvester 500 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year International Harvester made the 500?

The International Harvester 500 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1969

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