Güldner G 50 (Gotland) vs International Harvester 523
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1962–1962; 1965–1972). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | G 50 (Gotland) | 523 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 47.1 hp | 47.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Güldner 4 L 79 | IHC D-179 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.14 L | 2.93 L | +7% G 50 (Gotland) |
| Maximum torque declared | 127 lb·ft · 173 N·m | 131 lb·ft · 177 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/h | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 22.0 L/min | 7.5 gpm · 28.5 L/min | +30% 523 |
| Pressure declared | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | 3,556 psi · 245 bar | +42% 523 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 3,748 lb · 1,700 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 572/1120 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,908 lb · 2,680 kg | 5,379–6,294 lb · 2,440–2,855 kg | differs |
| Wheelbase declared | 86.6 in · 2,200 mm | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm | +10% G 50 (Gotland) |
| Length declared | 144.1 in · 3,660 mm | 119.5–128.7 in · 3,035–3,268 mm | differs |
| Width declared | 72.1 in · 1,832 mm | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm | — |
| Height declared | 61.2 in · 1,555 mm | 59.8–95.9 in · 1,520–2,436 mm | differs |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.3 in · 415 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +9% G 50 (Gotland) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 68.7 qt · 65 L | 74.0 qt · 70 L | +8% 523 |
Güldner G 50 (Gotland) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Güldner G 50 Gotland”
International Harvester 523 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 523”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 553”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick 523”