International Harvester 544 Specs ( 1968-1973 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA / Original price was $7,500 in 1973
Manufacturer International Harvester
Total built 13,000

Engine

Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) / 3.813x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Compression 16:1 / 7.6:1
Coolant capacity 15 qts (14.2 L) / 14 qts (13.2 L)
Description International Harvester D239 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester C200 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 238.6 ci (3.9 L) / 200.3 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity 7 qts (6.6 L) / 7 qts (6.6 L)
Rated RPM 2400 / 2400
Engine type International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Diesel Fuel tank 15 gal (56.8 L)
Engine type International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline Fuel tank 23 gal (87.1 L)
Drawbar (claimed) 45.4 hp (33.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 44.74 hp (33.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 52 hp (38.8 kW)
PTO (tested) 55.52 hp (41.4 kW)

Transmission

Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse / 5 forward and reverse
Transmission Torque Amplifier
Type gear / two-speed power shift / hydrostatic / shuttle
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift / 5-speed shuttle
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift / 5-speed shuttle

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Power steering / Disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Rear Type 2

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar) 11 inches (27 cm)
Clearance (front axle) 18 inches (45 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 62 inches (157 cm)
Length 138 inches (350 cm)
Wheelbase 73 inches (185 cm)
Width 71 inches (180 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 14.9-28
Weight 4980 to 7215 pounds
Wheelbase 73 inches (185 cm)
Ag front 6.00-16
Ag rear 14.9-28

544 Serial Numbers

1968 10250
1969 12699
1970 14589
1971 16018
1972 16838
1973 17341
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.

International Harvester 544 Weight

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

International Harvester 544 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1007

Description Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDApril 23 - May 5, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1007 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour)
Max power 40.33 hp (30.1 kW)
Max pull 6,518 lbs (2956 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 53.87 hp (40.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 49.11 hp (36.6 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1029

Description Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1029 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour)
Max power 41.58 hp (31.0 kW)
Max pull 6,579 lbs (2984 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 55.52 hp (41.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 50.06 hp (37.3 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 983

Description Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 983 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 2-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour)
Max power 44.56 hp (33.2 kW)
Max pull 6,528 lbs (2961 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 52.95 hp (39.5 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 49.66 hp (37.0 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 984

Description Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 984 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 2-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour)
Max power 44.74 hp (33.4 kW)
Max pull 6,521 lbs (2957 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 52.84 hp (39.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 50.29 hp (37.5 kW)

References

Description Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester / Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 983: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 984: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 1007: gasoline hydrostatic 2WD / NTTL 1029: diesel hydrostatic 2WD

Variants

2544 industrial tractor
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