The IMT 579 is a farm tractor manufactured by IMT. It features a 4.1L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75 hp (55.9 kW) with a 6-speed gear transmission offering 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor has four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and disc brakes. It has a fuel tank capacity of 23.8 gallons (90.1 L). The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) with an additional flow of 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm). The rear lift capacity is 4630.5 lbs (2100 kg) and the rear PTO operates at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 87.8 inches (223 cm), length of 157.1 inches (399 cm), height of 71.3 inches (181 cm), and weight of 7,537 lbs (3418 kg). The tractor rides on 9.5-24 front tires and 18.4-30 rear tires.