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) |
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| 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) |
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| Total flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| 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) |
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Transmission
| Shuttle | Type: shuttle, Gears: 5 forward and reverse |
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| 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 |
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Serial Numbers
| 1968 | 10250 |
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| 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 |
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