International Harvester

International Harvester 544

The International Harvester 544 is a utility tractor produced from 1968 to 1973. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, it was available as a row-crop or industrial tractor variant. It features a choice of a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel or a 3.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, with various transmission options including 5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, hydrostatic, and 5-speed shuttle. The tractor offers power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a drawbar power of about 45 hp and PTO power up to 55 hp tested. The 544 supports a rear independent PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and has hydraulic pump flows of 6 gpm. Dimensions include a 73-inch wheelbase and weights ranging from 4980 to 7215 lbs depending on configuration. Attachments include the 1701 Loader with a lift capacity of 2575 lbs and breakout force of 4300 lbs.
Power57 hp[P]
Founded1968 - 1973
Model544

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 544

Power
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)45.4 hp (33.9 kW)
Engine
Rated RPM2400
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Compression16:1
Displacement238.6 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Engine optionsInternational Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Diesel Fuel tank15 gal (56.8 L)
Gasoline Fuel tank23 gal (87.1 L)
Rated RPM gasoline2400
Bore/Stroke gasoline3.813x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Compression gasoline7.6:1
Displacement gasoline200.3 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity gasoline7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant capacity gasoline14 qts (13.2 L)
International Harvester C200gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester D239diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Weight
Diesel Shipping5220 lbs (2367 kg)
Gasoline Shipping4980 lbs (2258 kg)
Diesel gear Operating7195 lbs (3263 kg)
Diesel hydro Operating7215 lbs (3272 kg)
Variants
2544industrial tractor
Farmall 544row-crop tractor
Hydraulics
Pump flow6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Total flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built13,000
Original price$7,500 in 1973
Years produced1968 - 1973
Attachments
1701 Loader2575 lbs lift (full at pin) (1168 kg), 4300 lbs breakout (1950 kg), 10° rollback, 126 inches height (at pin) (320 cm), 99 inches clearance (dumped) (251 cm), boom cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), bucket cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), weight: 911 lbs (413 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
Transmission
ShuttleType: shuttle, Gears: 5 forward and reverse
HydrostaticType: hydrostatic, Gears: infinite forward and reverse
Torque AmplifierType: two-speed power shift, Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gear transmissionType: gear, Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, hydrostatic, 5-speed shuttle
Tractor hitch
Rear Type2
Serial Numbers
196810250
196912699
197014589
197116018
197216838
197317341
LocationSerial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.
Dimensions & Tires
Width71 inches (180 cm)
Length138 inches (350 cm)
Rear tire14.9-28
Wheelbase73 inches (185 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Clearance (drawbar)11 inches (27 cm)
Clearance (front axle)18 inches (45 cm)
Height (steering wheel)62 inches (157 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000