International Harvester 544

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 544 is a versatile utility tractor that was manufactured between 1968 and 1973. It is designed with a 2WD (4x2) chassis, featuring power steering and disc brakes for better control and handling. The tractor is available with either a 3.9 L diesel or a 3.3 L gasoline engine, both inline 4-cylinder models, with a displacement of 238.5 and 200.3 cubic inches respectively. Both engine variants use a liquid-cooling system to maintain optimal operating temperatures. This model has a range of transmission options including gear, two-speed power shift, shuttle, and hydrostatic to suit various agricultural tasks. It operates with a standard front tire size of 6.00-16 and a larger rear tire size of 14.9-28, indicative of its agricultural application. The IH 544 comes with an open operator station and is equipped with an independent rear PTO capable of 540 or 1000 rpm, essential for running a variety of implements. Although specific data regarding power output, total number of gears, hitch specifications, and hydraulic system type are not provided, the 544 remains a noteworthy machine from International Harvester's renowned lineup of farm equipment.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear, Two-speed power shift, Shuttle, Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4980 (gasoline shipping), 5220 (diesel shipping), 7195 (diesel gear operating), 7215 (diesel hydro operating)

Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
D239 (diesel), C200 (gasoline)
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel, Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
238.5 (diesel), 200.3 (gasoline)
Bore (in)
3.86 (diesel), 3.82 (gasoline)
Stroke (in)
5.08 (diesel), 4.41 (gasoline)
Rated RPM
2400
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Gear, Two-speed power shift, Shuttle, Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
5 (Gear), 10 (Two-speed power shift), 5 (Shuttle), Infinite (Hydrostatic)
Reverse Gears
1 (Gear), 2 (Two-speed power shift), 5 (Shuttle), Infinite (Hydrostatic)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
138
Width (in)
71
Height (in)
62 (to steering wheel)
Operating Weight (lb)
4980 (gasoline shipping), 5220 (diesel shipping), 7195 (diesel gear operating), 7215 (diesel hydro operating)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15 (diesel), 13.9 (gasoline)
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
1973
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open operator station
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Disc
Hydraulic System Type
-