International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 2544

The International Harvester 2544 is an industrial tractor produced from 1968 to 1973 by International Harvester in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It features options for a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel or a 3.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, delivering up to 65 hp. Transmission options include hydrostatic, 5-speed gear, 5-speed shuttle, and 10-speed partial power shift. The tractor has two-wheel drive, power steering, and differential mechanical disc brakes with an open operator station. Hydraulics are open center type with various pump flow options. The tractor hitch is category II, and PTO options include transmission-driven and optional independent with 540/1000 RPM. Dimensions include a 73-inch wheelbase, 138-inch length, and weights ranging from 4,980 to 5,220 lbs depending on engine type. Electrical system features a Delco-Remy alternator-generator with 32 amps charging capacity. The 2544 was built to meet industrial needs with robust mechanical and hydraulic systems.
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Model2544

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 2544

Power
Engine power65 hp (48.5 kW)
Engine
OptionsInternational Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Diesel typediesel
Diesel power65 hp (48.5 kW)
Gasoline typegasoline
Diesel coolingliquid-cooled
Gasoline power63 hp (47.0 kW)
Diesel cylinders4-cylinder
Gasoline coolingliquid-cooled
Diesel bore/stroke3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Gasoline cylinders4-cylinder
Gasoline point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Diesel displacement238.6 ci (3.9 L)
Diesel engine modelInternational Harvester D239
Diesel oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Diesel starter volts12
Gasoline bore/stroke3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Diesel gear rated RPM2200
Gasoline displacement200.3 ci (3.3 L)
Gasoline engine modelInternational Harvester C200
Gasoline oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel hydro rated RPM2400
Gasoline sparkplug gap0.023 inches (0.584 mm)
Gasoline starter volts12
Diesel coolant capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Gasoline gear rated RPM2200
Gasoline hydro rated RPM2400
Fuel tank capacity diesel15 gal (56.8 L)
Diesel oil change interval100 h
Fuel tank capacity gasoline23 gal (87.1 L)
Gasoline oil change interval100 h
Diesel intake valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm)
Diesel exhaust valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm)
Gasoline intake valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm)
Gasoline exhaust valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries gas1
Charging amps32
Battery AH gas50
Charging systemDelco-Remy alternator-generator
Batteries diesel2
Battery AH diesel135
Battery volts gas12
Battery volts diesel6
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Total flow18 gpm (68.1 lpm)
Pump flow main12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Pump flow hitch6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Optional hitch pump9 gpm (34.1 lpm) replaces 6 GPM pump when used with backhoe
Total flow with optional hitch pump27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Years produced1968 - 1973
References
1Meet your exact needs form one souce published in 1970, by International Harvester
2Operator's Manual 2544 Industrial Tractors (1082679R1) published in 1968
Transmission
Optionshydrostatic, 5-speed gear, 5-speed shuttle, 10-speed partial power shift
Gear typegear
Gear gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Shuttle typeshuttle
Shuttle gears5 forward and reverse
Hydrostatic noteWhen equipped with hydrostatic transmission, engine RPM increased to 2400 to compensate for losses
Hydrostatic typehydrostatic
Gear oil capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
Hydrostatic gearsinfinite forward and reverse (two-range)
Shuttle oil capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
Partial power shift typepartial power shift
Partial power shift gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Partial power shift oil capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Serial Numbers
196810250
196912699
197014589
197116018
197216838
197317341
Final17428
Dimensions & Tires
Width71 inches (180 cm)
Length138 inches (350 cm)
Rear tire14.9-28
Wheelbase73 inches (185 cm)
Front tire7.50-16
Front tread52 inches (132 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)11 inches (27 cm)
Rear tread wheel in56 to 60 inches (142 to 152 cm)
Shipping weight gas4,980 lbs (2258 kg)
Rear tread wheel out64 to 76 inches (162 to 193 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)14 inches (35 cm)
Clearance (front axle)18 inches (45 cm)
Shipping weight diesel5,220 lbs (2367 kg)
Height (steering wheel)63 inches (160 cm)
Rear tread PAVT wheel in56 to 70 inches (142 to 177 cm)
Rear tread PAVT wheel out56 to 78 inches (142 to 198 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Rear PTO optionalindependent (Optional)