IMT 533-M
Built: 1959–1988 · Series: Other models
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IMT – other models: tractors from Zemun outside the named ranges, from IMT 533 to 577 and 2050 to 5500, 13 to 385 kW, IMR, Perkins, Mercedes-Benz and Deutz engines
This collective page gathers IMT (Industrija Mašina i Traktora) tractors that the register could not assign to a named range – from the three-digit classics of the 1970s to 1990s such as the IMT 533, 539, 549, 558, 560, 565 and 577 to the newer four-digit ranges 2050 to 2210 and 5100 to 5500. IMT built its tractors in Zemun near Belgrade, Serbia, and used mainly engines from the neighbouring Industrija Motora Rakovica (IMR) plant, alongside Perkins, Mercedes-Benz, Famos, Simpson and Deutz engines. The De luxe suffix denotes the better-equipped version of a base model in each case.
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The register lists 82 versions here with 13 to 385.4 kW from three- to six-cylinder engines of 2,365 to 11,045 cm³, unladen weights of 1,440 to 11,790 kg, lengths of 2,972 to 7,010 mm, widths of 1,625 to 3,570 mm, torque of 130 to 890 Nm and rated speeds of 2,000 to 2,300 rpm.
IMT was Yugoslavia's most important tractor maker and supplied farming across the Balkans as well as export markets in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa for decades. After Yugoslavia's break-up and subsequent economic crises, the brand remained a byword for robust, easily maintained tractors with long parts compatibility across many model years.
When buying used, the older ranges call for checking the condition of the IMR engine and injection pump, rust on wings and cab, the state of the hydraulics and power take-off, and cooling-system tightness; the newer 5000 and 2000 series additionally need gearbox and rear-axle seals checked, along with the availability of licensed Perkins or Deutz parts, since genuine IMR parts have become harder to source.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: IMT (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 36 hp (26.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 152 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,040 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,502 cm³correct |
| Bore | 91.4 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.4correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,972 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,625 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,372 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,830 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 533 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,440 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/2 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 22 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 35 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.4 kW/t (26 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 22% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the IMT 533-M have?
The IMT 533-M delivers 36 hp.
How much does the IMT 533-M weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,440 kg.
What engine does the IMT 533-M have?
3 cylinders, 2,502 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the IMT 533-M go?
Top speed is 22 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the IMT 533-M?
2,972 mm × 1,625 mm × 1,372 mm.
When was the IMT 533-M built?
Production years: 1959–1988.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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