Farmall
Farmall 544
The Farmall 544 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1968 to 1973 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. The tractor features a choice of International Harvester 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel or 3.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engines. It offers multiple transmission options including 5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, 5-speed shuttle, and hydrostatic. The 544 has a drawbar power of about 45.5 hp and PTO power of 52 hp (claimed). It has a wheelbase of 90 inches and weighs between 6100 and 7195 pounds depending on configuration. The tractor includes power steering, independent mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional cab and heater. It supports an IH Fast Hitch and has an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. The 1701 loader attachment is available with a lift capacity of 2575 lbs and breakout force of 4300 lbs. Electrical system includes an alternator charging 55 amps with different battery configurations for gasoline and diesel models.
Power57 hp[P]
Founded1968 - 1973
Model544
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 544
Power
| Plows | 4 (16-inch) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 55.52 hp (41.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 44.74 hp (33.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 45.5 hp (33.9 kW) |
Engine
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.060 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Displacement | 239 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Diesel Fuel tank | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
| Gasoline Fuel tank | 33 gal (124.9 L) |
| Rated RPM gasoline | 2200 |
| Air cleaner gasoline | dry |
| Bore/Stroke gasoline | 3.813x4.390 inches (97 x 112 mm) |
| Compression gasoline | 7.6:1 |
| Displacement gasoline | 200 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity gasoline | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Starter volts gasoline | 12 |
| Coolant capacity gasoline | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| International Harvester C-200 | gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
| International Harvester D-239 | diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
Variants
| 2544 | industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| IH 544 | utility tractor |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 55 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Diesel Batteries | 2 |
| Diesel Battery AH | 135 |
| Gasoline Batteries | 1 |
| Gasoline Battery AH | 50 |
| Diesel Battery volts | 6 |
| Gasoline Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Independent mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional with heater. |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1968 - 1973 |
Attachments
| Loader | International Harvester 1701 Loader |
|---|---|
| Weight | 911 lbs (413 kg) |
| Rollback | 10° |
| Bucket width | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Height at pin | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2575 lbs (1168 kg) full at pin |
| Breakout force | 4300 lbs (1950 kg) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Clearance dumped | 99 inches (251 cm) |
Transmission
| Shuttle | Typeshuttle Gears5 forward and reverse Oil capacity80 qts (75.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydrostatic | Typehydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Torque Amplifier | Typetwo-speed power shift Gears10 forward and 2 reverse Oil capacity80 qts (75.7 L) |
| Gear transmission | Typegear Gears5 forward and 1 reverse Oil capacity80 qts (75.7 L) |
| Transmission options | 5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, 5-speed shuttle, hydrostatic |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
Serial Numbers
| 1968 | 10250 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 12541 |
| 1970 | 13585 |
| 1971 | 14507 |
| 1972 | 15262 |
| 1973 | 15738 |
| Serial number plate location | on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 87 inches (220 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 147 inches (373 cm) |
| Weight | 6100 to 7195 pounds |
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ballasted | 8310 lbs (3769 kg) |
| Operating | 7195 lbs (3263 kg) |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Diesel Shipping | 6300 lbs (2857 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Gasoline Shipping | 6100 lbs (2766 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 77 inches (195 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |