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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1968 |
| Model discontinued | 1973 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Preceded by | New Model |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-200 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 66 gross, 60 net, 53 pto, 46 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 2400 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 200 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.813" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4.3875" |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | 5-speed sliding gear |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 5 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 7.50-16 10-ply standard |
| Rear | 14.9-24 6-ply standard |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 138" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 59" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 4930 lb |
| Wheelbase | 73" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | USA |
| Plow rating | |
The International 2544 Hydro was an industrial tractor built by International Harvester from 1968 to 1973 in the USA.
Model history[]
- Main article: International Harvester
For gear drive version see: International 2544 Hydro. For regular utility model see: International 544.
The International 2544 Hydro was the same as the gear drive International 2544 except for its 2-range hydrostatic transmission and increased engine speed of 2400 rpm (to increase engine power and compensate for losses in the hydrostatic pump and drive unit.
Tractor Comparison, tractors with gasoline engines and automated transmissions (hydrostatic, power shift, or torque converter)[]
The Massey Ferguson MF30 and White 2-62, both with torque converter drive, were the closest competitors for the hydrostatic drive International 2544 Hydro, in both gasoline and diesel versions. The similar-sized Ford 4400, with its Select-O-Speed power shift transmission, was considerably less powerful in 1968 but a larger engine in 1969 brought it closer to the International.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Displace. | Speeds | Weight (lb) | Price-$ (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International 2544 Hydro | 53 | 200 | 2H | 4930 | |
| Ford 4400 Select-O-Speed | 45 | 192 | 10P | 4483 | |
| Ford 4400 Select-O-Speed | 50 | 201 | 10P | 4483 | |
| Massey-Ferguson 30 | 52 | 212 | 4C | 4225 | |
| White 2-62 | 53 | 232 | 6C | 5300 |
Tractor Comparison, tractors with diesel engines and automated transmissions (hydrostatic, power shift, or torque converter)[]
As with the gasoline-powered version, the diesel International 2544 competed directly with the John Deere JD400 and JD401, Massey Fergusom MF30 (and earlier MF3165), and the improved Ford 4400 introduced in 1969. The diesel-powered Oliver 770 Industrial also had about the same power as the International. The 1968 Ford 4400 and the nearest models from Allis-Chalmers and Minneapolis-Moline had less power than the International.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Displace. | Speeds | Weight (lb) | Price-$ (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International 2544 Hydro | 53 | 239 | 2H | 5170 | |
| Ford 4400 Select-O-Speed | 46 | 201 | 10P | 4550 | |
| Ford 4400 Select-O-Speed | 51 | 201 | 10P | 4550 | |
| Massey-Ferguson 30 | 52 | 203 | 4C | 5357 | |
| White 2-62 | 53 | 232 | 6C | 5400 |
Transmission Types: C=torque converter H=hydrostatic P=power shift
Note: Most specifications and prices in comparison tables from The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010[1], Farm Tractors 1950-1975[2], and Farm Tractors 1975-1995[3]
Timeline[]
- 1968 - International 2544 replaced International 2504
- 1973 - Model discontinued
Factory locations[]
Specification[]
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- C-200 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 2-range hydrostatic transmission
- Adjustable front axle
- Hydrostatic power steering
- Standard tires
- Front: 7.50-16 10-ply
- Rear: 14.9-24 6-ply
Options[]
- LPG engine
- D-239 4-cylinder diesel engine
- Torque Amplifier 2-speed planetary gearbox
- Forward-reverse shuttle (not available with Torque Amplifier)
- Heavy-duty fixed tread front axle
- Power adjusted rear wheels
- Independent pto
- Category II 3-point hitch with traction control
- "Hydra-Touch" hydraulic valves
Serial numbers version)[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End |
Number Built | Notes |
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| 1968 | 12598[4] | 12698 | Production included with International 544 gear drive | |
| 1969 | 12699 | 14588 | ||
| 1970 | 14589 | 16017 | ||
| 1971 | 16018 | 16837 | ||
| 1972 | 16838 | 17340 | ||
| 1973 | 17341 | 17428[4] | Last built | |
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Gallery[]
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See also[]
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of International Harvester vehicles
- International Harvester
- Case IH
- Farmall
- International 544 Hydro
- International 2544
- Collection related info
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References/sources[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hall, Mike, Ed., The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010, Price Digests, Overland Park, Kansas, 2009
- ↑ Larsen, Lester, Farm Tractors 1950-1975, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1981
- ↑ Gay, Larry, Farm Tractors 1975-1995, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1995
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Baumheckel, Ralph and Borghoff, Kent, International Farm Equipment Product History, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1997
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