International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 500E

The International Harvester 500E is an industrial crawler tractor produced from 1974 to 1978. It features a 44 hp (32.8 kW) International Harvester D-155 2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with direct injection. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including a 3-speed torque converter, 4-speed power shuttle, and 4-speed gear transmission. It has a crawler drive with bull gear differential lock and a four-post ROPS canopy. The 500E supports various attachments such as blades and front-end loaders, making it versatile for industrial applications.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 500E

Power

Engine (net)	44 hp (32.8 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	International Harvester D-155
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Rated RPM	2500
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	44 hp (32.8 kW)
Displacement	155 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	16 qts (15.1 L)

Tracks

Width	12 inches (30 cm)
Area on ground	1632 in² (1.1 m²)
Length on ground	68 inches (172 cm)

Capacity

Fuel	27.5 gal (104.1 L)
Hydraulic system	5.5 gal (20.8 L)

Dimensions

Gauge	50 inches (127 cm)
Width	64 inches (162 cm)
Length	101.7 inches (258 cm) *Length of tractor alone, without attachments.
Height (ROPS)	90 inches (228 cm)
Shipping weight	10700 lbs (4853 kg) (500E dozer), 12670 lbs (5747 kg) (500E loader)
Height (steering wheel)	63.8 inches (162 cm)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery AH	135
Battery volts	6
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Pump flow	12 gpm (dozer) (45.4 lpm), 17 gpm (loader) (64.3 lpm), 27 gpm (backhoe option) (102.2 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS canopy
Drive	crawler
Differential lock	bull gear

Production

Type	Industrial Crawler tractor
Years made	1974 - 1978
Manufacturer	International Harvester

Attachments

Blade	84" Blade (International 510, front-mount, 84 inches width (213 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 38 inches lift (96 cm), 12 inches cut (30 cm)), 93" Blade (International 512, front-mount, 93 inches width (236 cm), 24 inches height (60 cm), 48 inches lift (121 cm), 12 inches cut (30 cm))
Loader	International 75 Loader (4500 lbs lift full at pin (2041 kg), 10300 lbs breakout (4672 kg), 29.4 inches reach dumped (74 cm), 40° rollback ground line, 119 inches height at pin (302 cm), 98.7 inches clearance dumped (250 cm), Bucket width: 66.5 inches (168 cm))

Transmission

Gear	Typegear Gears4 forward and 1 reverse Clutch279.4mm dry disc
Power shuttle	Typepower shuttle Gears4 forward and reverse
Torque converter	Typetorque converter Gears3 forward and reverse
Transmission options	3-speed torque converter, 4-speed power shuttle, 4-speed gear