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International Harvester 500

International Harvester 500 tractor
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The International Harvester 500 is an industrial crawler tractor produced from 1965 to 1969. It was built in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The tractor features diesel and gasoline engine options, with power outputs ranging from 38 hp net to 47 hp gross. It offers multiple transmission options including an 8-speed partial power shift with a torque amplifier, a 5-speed unsynchronized gear, and a 5-speed power shuttle. The 500 has a crawler drive, mechanical clutch steering, and mechanical contracting band brakes with an open operator station. It supports various hydraulic pump flows and valve configurations. The tractor hitch is a rear Type I, and the PTO offers 1000 and 540 RPM options. The 500 can be equipped with a variety of attachments including bulldozer blades and rear-mounted equipment like scarifiers and backhoes.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 500

Power

Engine (net):38 hp (28.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):36 hp (26.8 kW)
Engine (gross):47 hp (35.0 kW)

Engine

Fuel tank:15.9 gal (60.2 L)
Diesel engine:International Harvester BD-154, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 154 ci (2.5 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Power (net) 38 hp (28.3 kW), Power (gross) 43.5 hp (32.4 kW), Air cleaner dry element, Pre-heating glow plugs, Compression 23:1, Rated RPM 2000, Starter electric, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 6.25 qts (5.9 L), Coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L)
Engine options:International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:International Harvester C-146, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 145.3 ci (2.4 L), Bore/Stroke 3.375x4.06 inches (86 x 103 mm), Power (gross) 47 hp (35.0 kW), Fuel system 1-inch carburetor, Air cleaner dry element, Compression 7.6:1, Rated RPM 2000, Starter electric, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), Coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L)

Tracks

Size:12-inch shoes
Option:10-inch, 14-inch

Dimensions

Gauge:48 inches (121 cm)
Width:60 inches (152 cm)
Length:106.5 inches (270 cm)
Wheelbase:67 inches (170 cm)
Gas Weight:7050 lbs (3197 kg)
Diesel Weight:7260 lbs (3293 kg)
Height (hood):48.8 inches (123 cm)
5G2 dozer length:134.8 inches (342 cm)
Ground clearance:13.5 inches (34 cm)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

Drive:crawler
Brakes:Mechanical contracting band brakes
Steering:mechanical clutches
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial Crawler tractor
Built in:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Years made:1965 - 1969

Attachments

Overview:The International 500 could be equipped with a variety of equipment. Bulldozer configurations included the 5G2 Bull Grader, No. 11 semi-hydraulic dozer, or the six-way No. 10 full-hydraulic dozer. Rear-mounted equipment included the IH 385 Scarifier, backhoes (13, 14, or 15-foot), and the No. 9 winch
90" Blade:International 5G2, front-mount, 90 inches width (228 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 48 inches lift (121 cm), Angling 25°, 12 inches cut (30 cm), 1438 lbs (652 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle
85" Blade (10):International 10, front-mount, 85 inches width (215 cm), 31 inches height (78 cm), 36 inches lift (91 cm), Angling 23°, 15 inches cut (38 cm), 1825 lbs (827 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
85" Blade (11):International 11, front-mount, 85 inches width (215 cm), 25 inches height (63 cm), 34.25 inches lift (86 cm), 7.25 inches tilt (left) (18 cm), 9.5 inches tilt (right) (24 cm), Angling 27°, 12 inches cut (30 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle

Transmission

Transmission options:8-speed partial power shift, 5-speed unsynchronized gear, 5-speed power shuttle
5-speed power shuttle:International Harvester Power-Shift Reverser, Type power shuttle, Gears 5 forward and reverse, Clutch 10-inch dry disc, Oil capacity 13.2 qts (12.5 L)
5-speed unsynchronized gear:International Harvester, Type unsynchronized gear, Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse, Clutch 10-inch dry disc, Oil capacity 13.2 qts (12.5 L)
8-speed partial power shift:International Harvester Torque Amplifier, Type partial power shift, Gears 8 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch 10-inch dry disc, Oil capacity 13.2 qts (12.5 L), The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

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Model:500C