Compare/International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester 844-S

International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester 844-S

Verdict: International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester 844-S

The International Harvester 744 and the International Harvester 844-S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 844-S leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. International Harvester 744 is the lighter machine (6,590 kg vs 7,558 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 844-S is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 844-S for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 744 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

72 hp

73 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 16.9/14-30 rear tires.Reference

Four gears in each of two ranges, plus reverse.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Factories

—

Saint Dizier, FranceReference

Engine

Fuel tank

74.2 LReference

—

Engine

53.7 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Power

53.7 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

—

Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

229.6 NmReference

296.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dual dryReference

Firing order

—

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

—

3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

—

29.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

16.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Agriomatic SReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

—

Rear lift

2900 kgReference

3150 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

54.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

15.1 LReference

Capacity

—

15.1 LReference

Valves

—

1 or 2Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

6590 to 7497 poundsReference

7558 to 8230 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

—

Ag front

11.2-24 (MFWD)Reference

—

Ag rear

16.9-34 (MFWD)Reference

—

Length

377 cmReference

392 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

204 cmReference

Height

177 cmReference

—

2WD Weight

2989 kgReference

3428 kgReference

4WD Weight

3400 kgReference

3733 kgReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

—

2WD Rear tire

—

15-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 15-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 10.00-24. Rear: 15-34Reference

Height (steering wheel)

—

182 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

—

232 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

—

50 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

—

39 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

28Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

—

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

—

84.8 LReference

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.