 International 244, 1984 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1982 |
| Model discontinued | 1985 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 1,804 |
| Preceded by | New model |
| Superseded by | Case IH 244 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Mitsubishi |
| Engine model | K3D |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Power hp | 21 net, 18 pto |
| Governed rpm | 2700 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 60 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 3 |
| Bore in (mm) | 2.87" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 3.07" |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | triple-range constant mesh |
| Forward | 9 |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Category I 3-point hitch |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Rear | 9.5-24 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 113" |
| Width (inches/meters) | 44" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 53" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 1670 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 15 ft |
| Wheelbase | 58" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan |
| Plow rating | |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $7395 (1985) |
The International 244 was built by Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery Co. from 1982 to 1985 in Japan.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
The International 244 was a diesel-powered compact utility tractor built for International Harvester by Mitsubishi in Japan. It was slightly larger than the International 234.
Tractor Comparison[]
As shown in the table, the Japan-built International 244 was closely matched with Japan-built models sold by several American companies as well as some Japanese companies.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International 244 | 18 | 1670 | 7395 (1985) |
| Bolens G2102 | ~18 | 1580 | 6595 (1985) |
| Ford 1510 | 20 | 2218 | 7370 (1985) |
| John Deere 750 | 18.5 | 2465 | 7070 (1985) |
| Kubota L235F | 19.5 | 1950 | 7300 (1985) |
| Massey Ferguson 205 | 16.5 | 1849 | 6210 (1984) |
| Mitsubishi-Satoh MT210 | 18 | 1720 | 7270 (1985) |
| Yanmar YM226-2 | 19 | 2022 | 7851 (1985) |
Note: Some specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Factory locations[]
- Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- 3-cylinder diesel engine
- Triple-range 9-speed transmission
- Standard tires
- Front:
- Rear: 9.5-24 4-ply
Variations and Options[]
- Hydrostatic transmission
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End[1] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 8002 | 8459 | 458 | Number built calculated from serial number range |
| 1983 | 8460 | 9088 | 629 | 2080014J0 |
| 1984 | 9089 | 9715 | 627 | |
| 1985 | 9716 | 9805 | 90 | |
| Total built | 1804 | |||
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