- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1990
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
IMT 539 specs: hp, weight, years
IMR M-33/T-LP three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 38.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
38.5 hp
28.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,175 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,249 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 14.9 mph
IMT 539 specs: key facts
The IMT 539 was built from 1980 to 1990.
The IMT 539 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 28.7 kW (38.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The IMT 539 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The IMT 539 has a IMR M-33/T-LP engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.
The IMT 539 weighs 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) unladen.
The IMT 539 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the IMT 539 lifts 1,020 kg (2,249 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the IMT 539 delivers 16.0 L/min (4.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
How does the 539 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 35 L fuel tank is low for its class — 30% below the median of 50 L across the 162 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,440 kg is low for its class — 23% below the median of 1,869 kg across the 176 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 176 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 539 have?
The only figure for the 539 is 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
What engine is in a 539?
A 539 has an IMR M-33/T-LP, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IMR M-33/T-LP |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 111 lb·ft · 150 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
How much will a 539 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 539 lifts 2,249 lb (1,020 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.2 gpm · 16.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,249 lb · 1,020 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
What transmission does a 539 have?
Transmission specifications for the 539 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry two-stage IKARUS-ZEMUM double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated FAK-LOZNICA internal shoe brake, designed as band brake and steering brake |
| Steering | Mechanically operated worm steering |
| Top speed | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
How much does a 539 weigh?
A 539 weighs 3,175 lb (1,440 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,175 lb · 1,440 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 117.0 in · 2,972 mm |
| Width | 64.0 in · 1,625 mm |
| Height | 54.0 in · 1,372 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 47.2–78.7 in · 1,200–2,000 mm |
| Rear track | 47.2–74.8 in · 1,200–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”
What oil does a 539 take, and how much?
A 539 engine takes 7.4 qt (7.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 31.7 qt · 30.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 539?
Within 10% of its 38.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-240 (DT)38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 539 →
- OLIVER 1250 (4 WD)38.0 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the 539 →
- Fendt 240S39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1993Side by side with the 539 →
- Deutz D 450639.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1980Side by side with the 539 →
- Fendt Farmer 10239.3 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 539 →
- Ford 2000 Dexta (A)39.3 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1975Side by side with the 539 →
Common questions about the IMT 539
Is a 539 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The IMT 539 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 539 have?
A 539 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 539”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IMT 539 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-120881 · revision 1057769. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document