Compare/International Harvester 444 vs International Harvester D-439

International Harvester 444 vs International Harvester D-439

Verdict: International Harvester 444 vs International Harvester D-439

The International Harvester 444 and the International Harvester D-439 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester D-439 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. International Harvester D-439 is the lighter machine (1,584 kg vs 3,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 444 is the newer design (1967 vs 1962). In short: choose the International Harvester D-439 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 444 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

38 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

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

With 10-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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17,627Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1900Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

1.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

14.0 LReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Power at rated engine speed

28.4 kWReference

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Max power

24.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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54.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Torque

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146.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1450Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission

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AgriomaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

27.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

28.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

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Capacity

30.3 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

3800 to 4200 poundsReference

1584 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

10-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

11-36Reference

Length

307 cmReference

293 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

35 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1723 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1778 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1846 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1905 kgReference

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Ballasted

3120 kgReference

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Width

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164 cmReference

Height

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156 cmReference

International Harvester 444 attachments

444 Serial Number Location

444 Serial Numbers

1967

501Reference

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1968

1190Reference

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1969

5720Reference

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1970

9010Reference

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1971

12357Reference

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Final

13407Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2492 kgReference

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Speeds

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.