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Farmall

544

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Farmall 544.

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57hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1968–1973

Production years

Farmall

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Valves: 0 to 2

Hitch

Rear Type: II/I
Type: IH Fast Hitch

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540/1000

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1968: 10250
1969: 12541
1970: 13585
1971: 14507
1972: 15262
1973: 15738

Electrical

Charging System: alternator
Charging Amps: 55
Gasoline Batteries: 1
Diesel Batteries: 2
Gasoline Battery Volts: 12
Diesel Battery Volts: 6
Gasoline Battery Ah: 50
Diesel Battery Ah: 135

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Independent mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional with heater.

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Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester D-239

diesel

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 239 ci3.9 L
Bore Stroke: 3.875x5.060 inches98 x 129 mm
Air Cleaner: dry
Compression Ratio: 16:1
Rated Rpm: 2200
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity: 15 qts14.2 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester C-200

gasoline

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 200 ci3.3 L
Bore Stroke: 3.813x4.390 inches97 x 112 mm
Air Cleaner: dry
Compression Ratio: 7.6:1
Rated Rpm: 2200
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity: 14 qts13.2 L
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel

International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Diesel Fuel Tank: 23 gal87.1 L
Gasoline Fuel Tank: 33 gal124.9 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity: 80 qts75.7 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission: Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type: two-speed power shift
Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity: 80 qts75.7 L

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type: shuttle
Gears: 5 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity: 80 qts75.7 L

Transmission (Option 4)

Transmission Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite forward and reverse2-range

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 147 in373 cm
Width: 87 in220 cm
Height: 77 in195 cm
Wheelbase: 90 in228 cm
Ground clearance: 13 in33 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 90 inches228 cm
Weight: 6100 to 7195 pounds
Front Tire: 6.00-16
Rear Tire: 13.6-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-16
Rear Ag: 13.6-38

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Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Farmall 544 videos from their original YouTube creators.

IH 544 Farmall Gas | Van Wyhe Gold Demonstrator Collection

Video by Aumann Vintage Power

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 983

Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-Direct used for power test.

Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Id: 983
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 52.95 hp39.5 kW
Fuel Use: 3.3 gal/hour12.5 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 49.66 hp37.0 kW
Max Power: 44.56 hp33.2 kW
Max Pull: 6,528 lbs2961 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 984

Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-Direct used for power test.

Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Id: 984
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 52.84 hp39.4 kW
Fuel Use: 4.4 gal/hour16.7 l/hour
Fuel Use: 4.1 gal/hour15.5 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 50.29 hp37.5 kW
Max Power: 44.74 hp33.4 kW
Max Pull: 6,521 lbs2957 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1007

Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDApril 23 - May 5, 1969

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id: 1007
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 53.87 hp40.2 kW
Fuel Use: 5.5 gal/hour20.8 l/hour
Fuel Use: 4.8 gal/hour18.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 49.11 hp36.6 kW
Max Power: 40.33 hp30.1 kW
Max Pull: 6,518 lbs2956 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1029

Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1969

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id: 1029
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 55.52 hp41.4 kW
Fuel Use: 4.2 gal/hour15.9 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 50.06 hp37.3 kW
Max Power: 41.58 hp31.0 kW
Max Pull: 6,579 lbs2984 kg