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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 2544
Power
| Engine power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
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Engine
| Options | International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Diesel type | diesel |
| Diesel power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Gasoline type | gasoline |
| Diesel cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Gasoline power | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
| Diesel cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Gasoline cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Diesel bore/stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Gasoline cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Gasoline point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Diesel displacement | 238.6 ci (3.9 L) |
| Diesel engine model | International Harvester D239 |
| Diesel oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Diesel starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline bore/stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm) |
| Diesel gear rated RPM | 2200 |
| Gasoline displacement | 200.3 ci (3.3 L) |
| Gasoline engine model | International Harvester C200 |
| Gasoline oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Diesel hydro rated RPM | 2400 |
| Gasoline sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches (0.584 mm) |
| Gasoline starter volts | 12 |
| Diesel coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Gasoline gear rated RPM | 2200 |
| Gasoline hydro rated RPM | 2400 |
| Fuel tank capacity diesel | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Diesel oil change interval | 100 h |
| Fuel tank capacity gasoline | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
| Gasoline oil change interval | 100 h |
| Diesel intake valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm) |
| Diesel exhaust valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm) |
| Gasoline intake valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm) |
| Gasoline exhaust valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries gas | 1 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Battery AH gas | 50 |
| Charging system | Delco-Remy alternator-generator |
| Batteries diesel | 2 |
| Battery AH diesel | 135 |
| Battery volts gas | 12 |
| Battery volts diesel | 6 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Total flow | 18 gpm (68.1 lpm) |
| Pump flow main | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Pump flow hitch | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
| Optional hitch pump | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) replaces 6 GPM pump when used with backhoe |
| Total flow with optional hitch pump | 27 gpm (102.2 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Differential mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1973 |
References
| 1 | Meet your exact needs form one souce published in 1970, by International Harvester |
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| 2 | Operator's Manual 2544 Industrial Tractors (1082679R1) published in 1968 |
Transmission
| Options | hydrostatic, 5-speed gear, 5-speed shuttle, 10-speed partial power shift |
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| Gear type | gear |
| Gear gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Shuttle type | shuttle |
| Shuttle gears | 5 forward and reverse |
| Hydrostatic note | When equipped with hydrostatic transmission, engine RPM increased to 2400 to compensate for losses |
| Hydrostatic type | hydrostatic |
| Gear oil capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse (two-range) |
| Shuttle oil capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Partial power shift type | partial power shift |
| Partial power shift gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Partial power shift oil capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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Serial Numbers
| 1968 | 10250 |
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| 1969 | 12699 |
| 1970 | 14589 |
| 1971 | 16018 |
| 1972 | 16838 |
| 1973 | 17341 |
| Final | 17428 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 71 inches (180 cm) |
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| Length | 138 inches (350 cm) |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Front tread | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 11 inches (27 cm) |
| Rear tread wheel in | 56 to 60 inches (142 to 152 cm) |
| Shipping weight gas | 4,980 lbs (2258 kg) |
| Rear tread wheel out | 64 to 76 inches (162 to 193 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Shipping weight diesel | 5,220 lbs (2367 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Rear tread PAVT wheel in | 56 to 70 inches (142 to 177 cm) |
| Rear tread PAVT wheel out | 56 to 78 inches (142 to 198 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| Rear PTO optional | independent (Optional) |
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