International Harvester 553 vs John Deere 1530
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The International Harvester 553 is more powerful than the John Deere 1530: 52 HP versus 51 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The John Deere 1530 is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1972 for the International Harvester 553.
- The International Harvester 553 is heavier: 2698 kg versus 2177 kg for the John Deere 1530.
Full specs comparison
| International Harvester 553 | John Deere 1530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
| Production years | 1972–1974 | 1973–1975 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 2 698 kg | 2 177 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 199 cm | 187 cm |
| Length | 342 cm | 338 cm |