Compare/International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 544

International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 544

Verdict: International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 544

The International Harvester 485 and the International Harvester 544 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 485 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 53 hp. International Harvester 485 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 4,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 485 holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 485 is the newer design (1981 vs 1968). In short: choose the International Harvester 485 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 544 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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International Harvester

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Rated power

54 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference

Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1029 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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13,000Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

97 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2180Reference

2400Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Diesel Fuel tank

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56.8 LReference

Gasoline Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.4 kWReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.4 kWReference

Max power

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31.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Diesel gear Operating

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3263 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.7 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1680 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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41.4 kWReference

Total flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

2550 kgReference

4980 to 7215 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-36Reference

14.9-28Reference

Height

251 cmReference

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Length

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350 cmReference

Width

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180 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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27 cmReference

Gasoline Shipping

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2258 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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2367 kgReference

Diesel hydro Operating

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3272 kgReference

485 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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

Variants

2544

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industrial tractorReference

Farmall 544

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row-crop tractorReference

International Harvester 544 attachments

544 Serial Numbers

1968

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10250Reference

1969

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12699Reference

1970

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14589Reference

1971

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16018Reference

1972

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16838Reference

1973

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17341Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2984 kgReference

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.