International Harvester 844
The International Harvester 844 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 246 ci 4.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 73.8 hp / 55.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: Agriomatic S. Operating weight: 6305 lbs 2859 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 73.8 hp / 55.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27 gal
102.2 L
Transmission
Agriomatic S
Operating Weight
6305 lbs
2859 kg
Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1980
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
International Harvester 844 Engine | |
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International Harvester 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 844 Power | |
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Engine | 73.8 hp
55.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 60 hp*At rated PTO speed
44.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. ROPS optional. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 27 gal
102.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 4.8 gal
18.2 L |
Pump flow | 7.9 gpm
29.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 6,945 lbs
3150 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1920 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.1 inches
239 cm |
Weight | 6305 lbs
2859 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x16 |
Rear tire | 16.9/14x30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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844 published in 1978, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 246 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-246 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 246 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.06 inches
100 x 129 mm |
Power | 73.8 hp
55.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 190.2 lb-ft
257.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 9.6 qts
9.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 20.4 qts
19.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44.4 qts
42.0 L |
Transmission — Agriomatic S
Transmission | Agriomatic S |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 37.2 qts
35.2 L |
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 844 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x16 |
Ag rear | 16.9/14x30 |
Ag front | 7.50x18 |
Ag rear | 13.6/12x38 |
15.5x38 | |
16.9/14x30 | |
16.9/14x34 | |
18.4/15x34 | |
18.4/15x30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.1 inches
239 cm |
Length | 154.6 inches
392 cm |
Width | 80.3 inches
203 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 71.9 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 6305 lbs
2859 kg |
Ground clearance | 19.7 inches
50 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 844.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester 844 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 844.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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