- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1970–1980
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
IMT 588 (also listed as 558) specs: hp, weight, years
558 is the title our source lists this machine under · Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
IMR-PERKINS M-34/T four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”, 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
- 5,071 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,469 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.7 mph
IMT 588 (also listed as 558) specs: key facts
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) was built from 1970 to 1980.
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) has a IMR-PERKINS M-34/T engine, a 4-cylinder 3.34 L diesel unit.
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) weighs 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) unladen.
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the IMT 588 (also listed as 558) lifts 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the IMT 588 (also listed as 558) delivers 15.1 L/min (4.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
How does the 588 (also listed as 558) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,120 kg is low for its class — 49% below the median of 2,200 kg across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 15.1 L/min is low for its class — 54% below the median of 32.8 L/min across the 257 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 40% below the median of 10 across the 309 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 50 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 70 L across the 299 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 312 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 588 (also listed as 558) have?
The only figure for the 588 (also listed as 558) is 57.3 hp (42.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
What engine is in a 588 (also listed as 558)?
A 588 (also listed as 558) has an IMR-PERKINS M-34/T, a 4-cylinder 3.34 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IMR-PERKINS M-34/T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 203.6 ci · 3.34 L |
| Max torque | 154 lb·ft · 209 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
How much will a 588 (also listed as 558) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 588 (also listed as 558) lifts 2,469 lb (1,120 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 2,469 lb · 1,120 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,688 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
What transmission does a 588 (also listed as 558) have?
Transmission specifications for the 588 (also listed as 558) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry two-stage KRON-NOVI double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, dry drum brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Mechanically operated worm steering |
| Top speed | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
How much does a 588 (also listed as 558) weigh?
A 588 (also listed as 558) weighs 5,071 lb (2,300 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,071 lb · 2,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 83.4 in · 2,118 mm |
| Length | 146.3 in · 3,715 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in · 1,808 mm |
| Height | 63.7 in · 1,618 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 430 mm |
| Front track | 47.2 in · 1,200 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.5 ft · 3.80 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”
What oil does a 588 (also listed as 558) take, and how much?
A 588 (also listed as 558) engine takes 6.9 qt (6.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 32.2 qt · 30.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 588 (also listed as 558)?
Within 10% of its 43.2 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Volvo T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
- VOLVO-BM T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
- Nuffield 10/6043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
- IMT 56043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
- Deutz D 5043.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1962Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
- Steyr Plus 5043 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1977Side by side with the 588 (also listed as 558) →
Common questions about the IMT 588 (also listed as 558)
Is a 588 (also listed as 558) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The IMT 588 (also listed as 558) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 588 (also listed as 558) have?
A 588 (also listed as 558) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 558”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IMT 558 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-120959 · revision 1058951. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document