International Harvester Common Market
3 models in this series
International Harvester Common Market – three-cylinder diesels for the European market, types 423 to V 453/E 453, 2,536 to 2,934 cc, 29 to 35 kW
This International Harvester range gathers tractors the maker designed specifically for the European market of the European Economic Community, listed in the register under the name Common Market. International Harvester ran its own plant in Neuss on the Rhine for European sales, where types such as the 423, 523 and V 453/E 453 listed here were built for the continental market. The V variant of the 453, with a markedly narrower track, complemented the standard E 453 type with a version for narrow row crops.
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The register lists 3 versions here with 29.3 to 35.1 kW from three-cylinder diesel engines of 2,536 to 2,934 cc at 1,900 to 2,200 rpm, kerb weights of 1,720 to 2,440 kg, lengths of 2,895 to 3,090 mm, widths of 997 to 1,815 mm and heights of 1,441 to 1,925 mm.
With their three-cylinder class, the Common Market models covered the mid power segment and competed in Europe with Fiat, Deutz and Ford, while the narrow V version served a niche of special-crop holdings in viticulture and fruit growing.
When buying a used Common Market model, the key points are the condition of the engine and injection pump, wear on clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on mudguards and chassis; since International Harvester folded its tractor division into Case IH in 1985, spare parts today are mainly available through dealers specialising in vintage machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International Harvester Common Market
Models compared
3 of 3 models.
| 4231966–2/1975 | 5236/1965–3/1972 | V 453/E 45310/1971 (E: 2/1972)–3/1973 (E: 4/1973) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 29.3 kW | 35.1 kW | 32.9 kW |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpm | 2,100 rpm | 2,200 rpm |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2,536 cm³ | 2,934 cm³ | 2,536 cm³ |
| Top speed | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 1,920 mm | 2,000 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Length | 3,090 mm | 3,035 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Width | 1,622 mm | 1,815 mm | 997 mm |
| Height | 1,441 mm | 1,520 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Unladen weight | 2,015 kg | 2,440 kg | 1,720 kg |
Models
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423
The International Harvester 423 is a model in the Common Market series. Production: 1966–2/1975. The engine delivers...
523
With the 523, International Harvester offers a model from the Common Market series. Production: 6/1965–3/1972. The...
V 453/E 453
The International Harvester V 453/E 453 belongs to the Common Market series. Production: 10/1971 (E: 2/1972)–3/1973...
