International Harvester industrial tractors
International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader
The International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader was produced from 1965 to 1969. It is a crawler loader built in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It features diesel and gasoline engine options, multiple transmission choices including partial power shift and power shuttle, and a robust hydraulic system. The tractor is designed with crawler drive and mechanical clutch steering, and it has an open operator station. It is equipped with a rear PTO and a type I tractor hitch. The loader attachment offers significant lift and breakout forces with good dump and rollback angles.
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Model500 Crawler Loader
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader
Power
| Engine (net) | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
Engine
| Options | International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Diesel cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Diesel starter | electric |
| Diesel cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Diesel rated RPM | 2000 |
| Gasoline cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Gasoline starter | electric |
| Diesel air cleaner | dry element |
| Diesel bore/stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Diesel power (net) | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Diesel pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal (60.2 L) |
| Gasoline cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Gasoline rated RPM | 2000 |
| Diesel displacement | 154 ci (2.5 L) |
| Diesel engine model | International Harvester BD-154 |
| Diesel oil capacity | 6.25 qts (5.9 L) |
| Diesel power (gross) | 43.5 hp (32.4 kW) |
| Diesel starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline air cleaner | dry element |
| Gasoline bore/stroke | 3.375x4.06 inches (86 x 103 mm) |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1-inch carburetor |
| Gasoline displacement | 145.3 ci (2.4 L) |
| Gasoline engine model | International Harvester C-146 |
| Gasoline oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Gasoline power (gross) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Gasoline starter volts | 12 |
| Diesel coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Diesel compression ratio | 23:1 |
| Gasoline coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Gasoline compression ratio | 7.6:1 |
Tracks
| Size | 12-inch shoes |
|---|---|
| Options | 10-inch, 14-inch |
Variants
| 500 | ag crawler |
|---|---|
| 500CL | crawler loader |
Dimensions
| Gauge | 48 inches (121 cm) |
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| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 48.8 inches (123 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Gas Shipping weight | 10260 lbs (4653 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping weight | 10470 lbs (4749 kg) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 40 (gas), 96 (diesel) |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | mechanical clutches |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Crawler Loader |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Years produced | 1965 - 1969 |
Attachments
| Dump time | 2.5s |
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| Dump angle | 48.5° |
| Dump reach | 21.75 inches (55 cm) |
| Raise time | 6s |
| Bucket width | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 3.5 inches (8 cm) |
| Height at pin | 117 inches (297 cm) |
| Bucket capacity | 0.75 cu yd (0.6 cu m) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Clearance dumped | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Rollback at carry | 47° |
| Loader lift capacity | 4,200 lbs (1905 kg) full at pin |
| Rollback ground line | 33° |
| Loader breakout force | 9,400 lbs (4263 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 8-speed partial power shift, 5-speed unsynchronized gear, 5-speed power shuttle |
|---|---|
| 5-speed power shuttle | Typepower shuttle Gears5 forward and reverse NotesOptional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward. Clutch10-inch dry disc Oil capacity13.2 qts (12.5 L) TransmissionInternational Harvester Power-Shift Reverser |
| 5-speed unsynchronized gear | Typeunsynchronized gear Gears5 forward and 1 reverse Clutch10-inch dry disc Oil capacity13.2 qts (12.5 L) TransmissionInternational Harvester |
| 8-speed partial power shift | Typepartial power shift Gears8 forward and 2 reverse NotesThe IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission. Clutch10-inch dry disc Oil capacity13.2 qts (12.5 L) TransmissionInternational Harvester Torque Amplifier |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Serial Numbers
| 1965 | 501 |
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| 1966 | 891 |
| 1967 | 2501 |
| 1968 | 3544 |
| 1969 | 4065 |
| Final | 4584 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 980@2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000, 540 |
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