International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 500C Loader

The International Harvester 500C Loader is a crawler loader produced from 1969 to 1974 by International Harvester. It features engine options including a 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel and a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, both producing 44 hp (32.8 kW). The tractor offers multiple transmission options such as a 3-speed torque converter, 4-speed power shuttle, and 4-speed gear. It has a crawler drive with bull gear final drives and an open operator station. Hydraulics include pump flows of 17 gpm for the loader and 27 gpm for the backhoe. Dimensions include a length of 163 inches, width of 62 inches, and height of 63.8 inches. The tractor weighs between 11,650 and 11,900 pounds depending on the engine type. Attachments available include blades, front-end loaders, and backhoes with detailed specifications for each.
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Model500C Loader

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 500C Loader

Power
Engine power44 hp (32.8 kW)
Engine
OptionsInternational Harvester 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank27 gal (102.2 L)
Diesel power44 hp (32.8 kW)
Diesel starterelectric
Gasoline power44 hp (32.8 kW)
Diesel rated RPM2500
Gasoline starterelectric
Diesel bore/stroke3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Diesel compression16:1
Diesel engine typediesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline rated RPM2500
Diesel displacement155 ci (2.5 L)
Diesel engine modelInternational Harvester D-155
Diesel oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Diesel starter volts12
Gasoline bore/stroke3.375x4.06 inches (86 x 103 mm)
Gasoline compression7.6:1
Gasoline engine typegasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline displacement145.3 ci (2.4 L)
Gasoline engine modelInternational Harvester C-146
Gasoline oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Gasoline starter volts12
Diesel coolant capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Gasoline coolant capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Tracks
Width12 inches (30 cm), 14 inches (35 cm)
Rubber width10 inches (25 cm)
Area on ground1632 in² (1.1 m²)
Length on ground68 inches (172 cm)
Variants
500Cindustrial crawler
500C Loaderloader-crawler
Dimensions
Gauge50 inches (127 cm)
Width62 inches (157 cm)
Length163 inches (414 cm)
Weight11650 to 11900 pounds
Gas Weight11650 lbs (5284 kg)
Diesel Weight11900 lbs (5397 kg)
Height (hood)63.8 inches (162 cm)
Electrical
Gas Batteries1
Gas Battery AH60
Charging systemalternator
Diesel Batteries2
Diesel Battery AH135
Gas Battery volts12
Diesel Battery volts6
Hydraulics
Pump flow loader17 gpm (64.3 lpm)
Pump flow backhoe27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Final drivesbull gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeCrawler Loader
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Years produced1969 - 1974
Attachments
Blade84" Blade (International 510, 511, 512), 93" Blade (International 512)
BackhoeInternational 3124 Backhoe, International 3122 Backhoe
Front-end loaderInternational 75 Loader, 4000 lbs lift (full at pin), 9100 lbs breakout (at pin), raise: 6.8s, lower: 3.5s, Bucket width: 66.5 inches (168 cm)
Transmission
Options3-speed torque converter, 4-speed power shuttle, 4-speed gear
4-speed gear4 forward and 1 reverse gear
4-speed power shuttle4 forward and reverse gears
3-speed torque converter3 forward and reverse gears
Attachments details
International 3122 BackhoeTransport height 140 inches (355 cm), Digging depth 151.5 inches (384 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 147.75 inches (375 cm), Reach from pivot 191 inches (485 cm), Loading height 121 inches (307 cm), Bucket Rotation 178°, Swing Arc 180°, Bucket force 8762 lbs (3974 kg), Dipperstick force 5260 lbs (2385 kg)
International 3124 BackhoeTransport height 154 inches (391 cm), Digging depth 174.8 inches (443 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 171 inches (434 cm), Reach from pivot 215 inches (546 cm), Loading height 144.5 inches (367 cm), Bucket Rotation 178°, Swing Arc 180°, Bucket force 10066 lbs (4565 kg), Dipperstick force 5636 lbs (2556 kg)
84" Blade International 510front-mount, 84 inches width (213 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 38 inches lift (96 cm), 15 inches tilt (38 cm), Angling 25°, 12 inches cut (30 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
84" Blade International 511front-mount, 84 inches width (213 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 38 inches lift (96 cm), 15 inches tilt (38 cm), Angling 25°, 12 inches cut (30 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle
93" Blade International 512front-mount, 93 inches width (236 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 48 inches lift (121 cm), Angling 25°, 12 inches cut (30 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle