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Years in Production / 1967–1971

International Harvester

444

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 444.

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42hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1967–1971

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

444 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1967 - 1971

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Original price was $4,500 in 1971

Manufacturer
International Harvester

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Independent mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station.

Final Drives
bull gear
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel
14 gal53.0 L
Hydraulic System
8 gal30.3 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
8 gal30.3 L

Hitch

Rear Type
I

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1967
501
1968
1190
1969
5720
1970
9010
1971
12357
Final
13407

Electrical

Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
32
Battery Volts
12

444 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester C-153

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
152.1 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.375x4.25 inches86 x 108 mm
Power
42 hp31.3 kW
Rated Rpm
2000
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Coolant Capacity
13 qts12.3 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester BD-154

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
154 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x4.00 inches89 x 102 mm
Fuel System
indirect injection
Pre Heating
glow plugs
Rated Rpm
2000
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Oil Capacity
7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline

International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl diesel

444 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four forward gears plus reverse with high and low ranges.

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears with high and low ranges, forward/reverse shuttle lever.

Transmission Type
shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed sliding gear

8-speed shuttle

444 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
70 inches177 cm
Weight
3800 to 4200 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
13.6-28

Serial Number Location

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

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
13.6-28

444 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 444 videos from their original YouTube creators.

67 International Harvester 444 Diesel | One Last Snow Run in April

Video by Canadian Island Life

Watch on YouTube ↗

444 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 985

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDSeptember 10 - 27, 1968

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4-Low used for power test.

Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Id
985
Power At Rated Engine Speed
38.09 hp28.4 kW
Fuel Use
3.4 gal/hour12.9 l/hour
Max Power
32.94 hp24.6 kW
Max Pull
5,494 lbs2492 kg

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International 444 tractor MD4

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