International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 500

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.

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