- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1972–1977
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 444 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-154 A four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,129 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester 444 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 444 was built from 1972 to 1977.
The International Harvester 444 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 444 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 444 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-154 A engine, a 4-cylinder 2.52 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 444 weighs 1,873 kg (4,129 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 444 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 444 delivers 27.3 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”

How much horsepower does a 444 have?
The only figure for the 444 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”
What engine is in a 444?
A 444 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-154 A, a 4-cylinder 2.52 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-154 A |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 154.0 ci · 2.52 L |
| Max torque | 116 lb·ft · 157 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”
How much will a 444 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 444 are below.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, 540 rpm @ 1,980 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”
What transmission does a 444 have?
Transmission specifications for the 444 are below.
| Steering | Hydraulic steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”
How much does a 444 weigh?
A 444 weighs 4,129 lb (1,873 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,129 lb · 1,873 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm |
| Length | 121.0 in · 3,073 mm |
| Width | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm |
| Height | 58.0 in · 1,473 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.0 in · 432 mm |
| Front track | 53.0–77.0 in · 1,346–1,956 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.2 ft · 2.49 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”
What oil does a 444 take, and how much?
A 444 engine takes 7.0 qt (6.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 444?
Within 10% of its 36.4 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester D-43636.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1962Side by side with the 444 →
- Fiat 450/N (DT)36.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1977Side by side with the 444 →
- SOMECA 450-N (DT)36.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1977Side by side with the 444 →
- UZINA TRACTORUL R-450 (DT)36.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 444 →
- OLIVER 1250-A (4 WD)36.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1969Side by side with the 444 →
- OLIVER 1255 (4 WD)36.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1971Side by side with the 444 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 444
Is a 444 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 444 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 444 have?
A 444 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 444”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 444 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118588 · revision 1031588. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document