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International Harvester 444

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

38.1 hp

Weight
4,070 lb
Engines
2 Gasoline · Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1971
$4,500

Power

Engine42 hp unspecified
PTO38.1 hp tested
Drawbar33 hp claimed
Listed power42 hp engine basis
Plows rated3

Engines

International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl152 ci
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl154 ci
Engine details
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.38 in × 4.25 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Rated power
42 hp
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-3-4-2
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.5 in × 4 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-3-4-2

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gearsliding gear8F / 2R
8-speed shuttleshuttle8F / 8R
Transmission notes

8-speed sliding gear: Four forward gears plus reverse with high and low ranges.

8-speed shuttle: Four gears with high and low ranges, forward/reverse shuttle lever.

Weight

Weight4,070 lb operating; Gas
Shipping3,800 lb
Ballasted6,880 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase70 in
Length121 in
Ground clearance18 in
Front axle clearance17 in

Capacities

Fuel tank14 gal
Hydraulic system8 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flowno record

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)

Chassis

Drive2WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesIndependent mechanical disc brakes
Final drivesbull gear
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Front6.00-16
Rear13.6-28

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Chargingalternator
Charging output32 A

Production

Price new$4,500 (1971)
FactoriesLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Built byInternational Harvester

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the 444 clutch housing on the right side of the tractor.

YearFirst serial
1967501
19681190
19695720
19709010
197112357
Final13407

Literature

  • Farm Loaders International Harvester, 1970
  • Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide International Harvester
  • Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide International Harvester
  • Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide International Harvester
  • Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide International Harvester
  • Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide International Harvester
  • International 444 Tractor International Harvester, 1967
  • Farm Equipment Reference Catalog International Harvester, 1968

Attachments

  • front-end loader