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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.
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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 RPM:2400
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:238.6 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
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:15 gal (56.8 L)
Gasoline Fuel tank:23 gal (87.1 L)
Rated RPM gasoline:2400
Bore/Stroke gasoline:3.813x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Compression gasoline:7.6:1
Displacement gasoline:200.3 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity gasoline:7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant capacity gasoline:14 qts (13.2 L)
International Harvester C200:gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester D239:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Weight

Diesel Shipping:5220 lbs (2367 kg)
Gasoline Shipping:4980 lbs (2258 kg)
Diesel gear Operating:7195 lbs (3263 kg)
Diesel hydro Operating:7215 lbs (3272 kg)

Variants

2544:industrial tractor
Farmall 544:row-crop tractor

Hydraulics

Pump flow:6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Total flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built:13,000
Original price:$7,500 in 1973
Years produced:1968 - 1973

Attachments

1701 Loader:2575 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)
front-end loader:-

Transmission

Shuttle:Type: shuttle, Gears: 5 forward and reverse
Hydrostatic:Type: hydrostatic, Gears: infinite forward and reverse
Torque Amplifier:Type: two-speed power shift, Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gear transmission:Type: gear, Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options:5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, hydrostatic, 5-speed shuttle

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:2

Serial Numbers

1968:10250
1969:12699
1970:14589
1971:16018
1972:16838
1973:17341
Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:71 inches (180 cm)
Length:138 inches (350 cm)
Rear tire:14.9-28
Wheelbase:73 inches (185 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16
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 PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000