Compare/Farmall 544 vs Farmall Super MD

Farmall 544 vs Farmall Super MD

Verdict: Farmall 544 vs Farmall Super MD

The Farmall 544 and the Farmall Super MD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 544 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 48 hp. Farmall Super MD is the lighter machine (5,725 kg vs 6,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 544 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 77.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 544 is the newer design (1968 vs 1952). In short: choose the Farmall 544 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super MD if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

The Torque Amplifier first became available in 1954 on the Super MD-TA.Reference

Total built

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89 (Super MDV)Reference

Variants

2544

industrial tractorReference

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IH 544

utility tractorReference

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Super M

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gasoline engineReference

Super MD-TA

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Torque Amplifier transmissionReference

Engine

Diesel Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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Gasoline Fuel tank

124.9 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Plows

4 (16-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 112 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

75.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

26.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.4 kWReference

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Max power

31.0 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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77.6 LReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

37.3 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

253 cmReference

Weight

6100 to 7195 poundsReference

5725 to 5770 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

13.00x38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

13.00x38Reference

Length

373 cmReference

368 cmReference

Width

220 cmReference

214 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

195 cmReference

200 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

46 cmReference

Gasoline Shipping

2766 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2857 kgReference

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Operating

3263 kgReference

2596 kgReference

Ballasted

3769 kgReference

4235 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Front tread

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144 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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2617 kgReference

Farmall 544 attachments

544 Serial Number Location

544 Serial Numbers

1968

10250Reference

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1969

12541Reference

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1970

13585Reference

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1971

14507Reference

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1972

15262Reference

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1973

15738Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Gasoline Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gasoline Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gasoline Battery AH

50Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

135Reference

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Ground

—

positiveReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2984 kgReference

2618 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

Speeds

Super MD Serial Number Location

Super MD Serial Numbers

1952

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501 (SMDV)Reference

1953

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12516 (SMDV)Reference

1954

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51995Reference

Final

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50464 (SMDV)Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.