International Harvester
500
Farm tractor · 1965–1969 · 43 hp
International Harvester500
The International Harvester 500 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1965 to 1969. It features a International Harvester BD-154 engine, and mechanical clutches steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | International Harvester BD-154 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 154 ci (2.5 L) |
| Bore | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 23 |
| Power Gross | 43.5 hp (32.4 kW) |
| Power Net | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Power PTO | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry element |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 6.25 qts (5.9 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partial power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Description | The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission. |
| Clutch | 10-inch dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 13.2 qts (12.5 L) |
| Available Options | 8-speed partial power shift, 5-speed unsynchronized gear, 5-speed power shuttle |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 7 gpm (26.5 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
PTO
| Rear Type | transmission |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 106.5 in (270 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 60 in (152 cm) |
| Height | 48.8 in (123 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 13.5 in (34 cm) |
Weight
diesel
| Operating | 7,260 lbs (3,293 kg) |
|---|
gas
| Operating | 7,050 lbs (3,197 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Track Width | 12 in |
|---|
Fuel
| Capacity | 15.9 gal (60.2 L) |
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Steering
| Type | mechanical clutches |
|---|
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Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.