Farmall 544

The Farmall 544 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 200 ci 3.3 L engine. The rated power output is 55.52 hp 41.4 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 6100 to 7195 pounds.

Overview

	1968 - 1973 Row-Crop tractor
1968 - 1973
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Variants
IH 544	utility tractor
2544	industrial tractor

Farmall 544 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	45.5 hp 33.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	52 hp 38.8 kW
Plows	4 (16-inch)
Drawbar (tested)	44.74 hp 33.4 kW
PTO (tested)	55.52 hp 41.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Independent mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with heater.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	0 to 2

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Type	IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Weight	6100 to 7195 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Gasoline Batteries	1
Diesel Batteries	2
Gasoline Battery volts	12
Diesel Battery volts	6
Gasoline Battery AH	50
Diesel Battery AH	135

References
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester*
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 239 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester D-239
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	239 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.060 inches 98 x 129 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	15 qts 14.2 L

Engine Detail — 200 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-200
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	200 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.813x4.390 inches 97 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7.6:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	14 qts 13.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed gear
10-speed two-speed power shift
5-speed shuttle
hydrostatic

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	80 qts 75.7 L
With 13.6-38 rear tires.

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	80 qts 75.7 L
With 13.6-38 rear tires.

Transmission — 5 forward and reverse shuttle

Type	shuttle
Gears	5 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	80 qts 75.7 L
With 13.6-38 rear tires.

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic

Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Dimensions

Farmall 544 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Length	147 inches 373 cm
Width	87 inches 220 cm
Height (steering wheel)	77 inches 195 cm
Ground clearance	13 inches 33 cm

Farmall 544 Weight
Gasoline Shipping	6100 lbs 2766 kg
Diesel Shipping	6300 lbs 2857 kg
Operating	7195 lbs 3263 kg
Ballasted	8310 lbs 3769 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 983: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 984: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 1007: gasoline hydrostatic 2WD
NTTL 1029: diesel hydrostatic 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 983
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD September 7 - 20, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 983 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	52.95 hp 39.5 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	49.66 hp 37.0 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	44.56 hp 33.2 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull	6,528 lbs 2961 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 984
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD September 7 - 20, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 984 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	52.84 hp 39.4 kW
Fuel use	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	50.29 hp 37.5 kW
Fuel use	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	44.74 hp 33.4 kW
Fuel use	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull	6,521 lbs 2957 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1007
Gasoline hydrostatic 2WD April 23 - May 5, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1007 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	53.87 hp 40.2 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	49.11 hp 36.6 kW
Fuel use	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	40.33 hp 30.1 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Max pull	6,518 lbs 2956 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1029
Diesel hydrostatic 2WD November 1 - 7, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1029 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	55.52 hp 41.4 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	50.06 hp 37.3 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	41.58 hp 31.0 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Max pull	6,579 lbs 2984 kg

Photos

Farmall 544

Farmall 544 Gold Demonstrator

Farmall 544 with Du-All loader and Year A-Round cab.

Farmall 544 with Du-All loader and Year A-Round cab.

Farmall 544, left side.