International Harvester 500: all source data
All 93 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
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| (no label) | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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Engine| (no label) | International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 60.2 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
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Power| Engine (gross) | 47 hp | 35.0 kW |
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| Engine (net) | 38 hp | 28.3 kW |
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| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp | 26.8 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 31.24 hp | 23.3 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 37.22 hp | 27.8 kW |
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Mechanical| Drive | crawler |
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| Steering | mechanical clutches |
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| (no label) | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Hydraulics| Valves | 1 to 3 |
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| Pump flow | 7 gpm | 26.5 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 8 gpm (optional) | 30.3 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 9 gpm (optional) | 34.1 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 12 gpm (front optional) | 45.4 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 17 gpm (front optional) | 64.3 lpm |
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Pto| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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| Engine RPM | 980@2000 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 67 inches | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 7050 to 7260 pounds |
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| (no label) | Tracks |
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Serial location| (no label) | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing. |
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Electrical| Charging system | generator |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Battery AH | 40 (gas) |
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| Battery AH | 96 (diesel) |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
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Engine detail| (no label) | International Harvester BD-154 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled inline |
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| Displacement | 154 ci | 2.5 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches | 89 x 102 mm |
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| Power (net) | 38 hp | 28.3 kW |
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| Power (gross) | 43.5 hp | 32.4 kW |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
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| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
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| Compression | 23:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Starter | electric |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 6.25 qts | 5.9 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 12 qts | 11.4 L |
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| (no label) | International Harvester C-146 |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 145.3 ci | 2.4 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.06 inches | 86 x 103 mm |
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| Power (gross) | 47 hp | 35.0 kW |
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| Fuel system | 1-inch carburetor |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
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| Compression | 7.6:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Starter | electric |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 5 qts | 4.7 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 12 qts | 11.4 L |
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Engine| (no label) | Image courtesy of Keith Mitchell |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed partial power shift |
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| (no label) | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
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Transmission| Transmission | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
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| Type | partial power shift |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Clutch | 10-inch dry disc |
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| Oil capacity | 13.2 qts | 12.5 L |
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| (no label) | The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission. |
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| Transmission | International Harvester |
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| Type | unsynchronized gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Clutch | 10-inch dry disc |
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| Oil capacity | 13.2 qts | 12.5 L |
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Dimensions
Tracks| Size | 12-inch shoes |
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| Option | 10-inch |
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| Option | 14-inch |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 67 inches | 170 cm |
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| Length | 106.5 inches | 270 cm |
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| Width | 60 inches | 152 cm |
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| Height (hood) | 48.8 inches | 123 cm |
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| Weight | 7,050 lbs (gas) | 3197 kg |
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| Weight | 7,260 lbs (diesel) | 3293 kg |
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| Ground clearance | 13.5 inches | 34 cm |
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