Farmall 544

Farmall 544 Technical Specifications

Farmall 544 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1968 – 1973.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 544 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 544 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA


Farmall 544 Power
















Engine:
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

Farmall 544 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

Farmall 544 Mechanical































Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: power
Brakes: independent mechanical disc
Cab: Open operator station. Cab optional with heater.
Transmissions: 5-speed gear
  10-speed two-speed power shift
  5-speed shuttle
  hydrostatic

Hydraulics







Type: open center
Valves: 0 to 2

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: II/I
Type: IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000

Title serial numbers


























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

photo of 544 serial number

1968: 10250
1969: 12541
1970: 13585
1971: 14507
1972: 15262
1973: 15738


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall 544? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall 544 Engine detail


































Engine Detail
International Harvester D-239
diesel
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 239 ci
3.9 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.875×5.060 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



Farmall 544 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity: 80 qts
75.7 L

Farmall 544 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

Farmall 544 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 983













































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









































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





































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





































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

FAQ

Is Farmall 544 a good tractor?

The Farmall 544 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 544 take?

Check out the Farmall 544 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 544?

The Farmall 544 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1968 – 1973

Where is the serial number on a Farmall 544?

Lookup serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.

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