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Farmall 544

Farmall 544 — Row-Crop tractor · 53 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Farmall 544 tractor model is rated at 53 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was produced from 1968 to 1973 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission, and has an operating weight of 6100 to 7195 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
53 hp
Max power
33.2 kW
Weight
6100 to 7195 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
124 rows
Recorded power
53 hp
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1968-1973
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional with heater.Reference

Variants

IH 544utility tractorReference
2544industrial tractorReference

Engine

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Diesel Fuel tank87.1 LReference
Gasoline Fuel tank124.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)33.9 kWReference
Plows4 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)33.4 kWReference
International Harvester D-239Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
International Harvester C-200Reference
gasolineReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke97 x 112 mmReference
Compression7.6:1Reference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed39.5 kWReference
Max power33.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed39.4 kWReference
Max power33.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed40.2 kWReference
Max power30.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed41.4 kWReference
Max power31.0 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
10-speed two-speed power shiftReference
5-speed shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity75.7 LReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
TypeshuttleReference
Gears5 forward and reverseReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)38.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)41.4 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Rear TypeII/IReference
TypeIH Fast HitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed37.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed37.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed36.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed37.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight6100 to 7195 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Length373 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)195 cmReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping2766 kgReference
Diesel Shipping2857 kgReference
Operating3263 kgReference
Ballasted3769 kgReference

Farmall 544 attachments

front-end loaderReference

544 Serial Number Location

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

544 Serial Numbers

196810250Reference
196912541Reference
197013585Reference
197114507Reference
197215262Reference
197315738Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Gasoline Batteries1Reference
Diesel Batteries2Reference
Gasoline Battery volts12Reference
Diesel Battery volts6Reference
Gasoline Battery AH50Reference
Diesel Battery AH135Reference

Test results

NTTL 983: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 984: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 1007: gasoline hydrostatic 2WDReference
NTTL 1029: diesel hydrostatic 2WDReference
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 983 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull2961 kgReference
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 7 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 984 fileReference
Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2957 kgReference
Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDApril 23 - May 5, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1007 fileReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Max pull2956 kgReference
Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1029 fileReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull2984 kgReference

Speeds

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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