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J.I. Case 444

J.I. Case 444 tractor
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The J.I. Case 444 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1988 as part of the 400 Series. It features a 14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor uses a hydraulic drive transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It has a wheelbase of 46 inches and weighs 770 lbs. The 444 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. It is built in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA.
J.I. Case 444garden tractorKohler enginehydraulic drivelawn tractor400 Seriestractor attachmentstractor specifications
Power14 hp
Founded44/48" deck
Model444

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 444

Tires

Additional:8.50-12, 10.50-12
Lawn/turf rear:8.00-16
Lawn/turf front:6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K321AS
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Bore/Stroke:3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm)
Displacement:512 cc (31.27 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross):14 hp (10.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.035 inches (0.889 mm)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:7:1
Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (Cold) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.020 inches (Cold) (0.508 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:3 gal (11.4 L)
Hydraulic system:1.25 gal (4.7 L)

Dimensions

Width:41 inches (104 cm)
Length:70 inches (177 cm)
Wheelbase:46 inches (116 cm)
Rear tread:31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread:33.5 inches (85 cm)
Height (hood):38.5 inches (97 cm)
Shipping weight:770 lbs (349 kg)
Ground clearance:11 inches (27 cm)
Height (steering wheel):43.5 inches (110 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:24
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:8 gpm (30.3 lpm)

Production

Series:400 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1969 - 1988
Manufactured in:Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount

Front-end loader

Model:Johnson 14 Loader
Weight:370 lbs (167 kg)
Dump angle:45°
Bucket width:38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Lift capacity:500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg)
Specification:loader type B185
Reach (dumped):20 inches (50 cm)
Height (at pin):76 inches (193 cm)
Clearance (level):71 inches (180 cm)
Clearance (dumped):54 inches (137 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck:44 inches (111 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:hydraulic drive
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Model:HY-Driv
Oil type:SAE20W40 (32°F [0°C]↑), SAE5W20 (32°F [0°C]↓)
Description:The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.
Oil capacity:6.5 qts (6.2 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional

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