- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Not independently tested
- 1974–1980
- 13,182 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 744 Full specifications
IHC D-239 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 65.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
65.7 hp
49.0 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”, claimed
- Weight
- 6,790 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,393 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
International Harvester 744 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 744 was built from 1974 to 1980.
The International Harvester 744 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 49.0 kW (65.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 744 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
The International Harvester 744 has a IHC D-239 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel unit.Source 1
The International Harvester 744 weighs 3,080 kg (6,790 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 744 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 744 lifts 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 744 delivers 27.2 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”

How much horsepower does a 744 have?
The only figure for the 744 is 65.7 hp (49.0 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”
What engine is in a 744?
A 744 has an IHC D-239, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IHC D-239Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 238.5 ci · 3.91 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 161 lb·ft · 218 N·m |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”
How much will a 744 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 744 lifts 6,393 lb (2,900 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,920 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”
What transmission does a 744 have?
Transmission specifications for the 744 are below.
| Clutch | dry dual clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | dry girling automatic disc brakes |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”
How much does a 744 weigh?
A 744 weighs 6,790 lb (3,080 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,790 lb · 3,080 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 12,456 lb · 5,650 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 8,885 lb · 4,030 kg |
| Wheelbase | 87.6 in · 2,226 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 138.7 in · 3,524 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 80.6 in · 2,048 mm |
| Height | 101.7 in · 2,583 mmComort2000) / 2545 (Sicherheitsrahmen |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 in · 500 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 56.8–68.6 in · 1,443–1,743 mm |
| Rear track | 62.1–77.9 in · 1,577–1,979 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.2 ft · 3.72 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”
Which tractors compare with a 744?
Within 10% of its 57.3 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SAME Centauro 70 (DT)57.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1987Side by side with the 744 →
- SOMECA 640 (TD)57.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 744 →
- J.I. Case 74157.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 744 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (A)57.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1987Side by side with the 744 →
- John Deere 2120 (A)57.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 744 →
- Ford 5600 (A)57.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the 744 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 744 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 744 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does a 744 have?
A 744 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 744 carry?
The source prints serial numbers DO 3 0200 D 001000 to DO 3 0200 D 014856. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 4210”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 744”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH 4210 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-27259 · revision 975658. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 744 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53351 · revision 1053855. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document