IH 444?

[Taiko]

Hi all,

I've just bought what was described as a 444. However there are some features of my tractor that don't seem to be common to the pictures and discussions i've seen on various forums.

I do have a model number, although it was very hard to read - Either A440001B001762 or A640001B001762. The numbers are quite hard to make out.

My tractor does not have power steering, but some sort of steering assistance mechanism and it has a foot throttle. I've included photos of some of the features, including the dash arrangement and a parking brake that may be slightly different.

Is there any way we can confirm if this is a 444? I don't want to end up paying for spares that do not fit.

Cheers

Ben

 

[495man]

There are two 444 tractors, one is older and built in the USA from a UK skid unit in the 1960s

The other was built in the UK and sold globally in the 1970s. If you are outside the USA, you likely have the full UK unit.

Should have power assist steering big cylinder on the left side going to the floor board.

The dash appears the be like the 444 one, just been paint red.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

There are two 444 tractors, one is older and built in the USA from a UK skid unit in the 1960s

The other was built in the UK and sold globally in the 1970s. If you are outside the USA, you likely have the full UK unit.

Should have power assist steering big cylinder on the left side going to the floor board.

The dash appears the be like the 444 one, just been paint red.

Agreed! It looks like the UK/World tractor. The US kits were flat-fronted & lacked a flare in the tin by the dash.

Mike

Bonus UK 444 pic (as found on the 'net), just for grins:

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Bonus UK 444 pic (as found on the 'net), just for grins:
View attachment 106468

Pretty sure the last one is a Mahindra. They built the Bradford IH tractors in India under license for many years.

 

[Taiko]

Thanks for your replies. Have you ever heard of a 444 without the power steering component? Mine is mechanical only, no fittings/pipelines exist for connection to a hydraulic cylinder. The tractor is quite hard to steer (turning), but the cylinder that is currently equipped makes the tractor drive in a very straight line.

 

[wore out]

Thanks for your replies. Have you ever heard of a 444 without the power steering component? Mine is mechanical only, no fittings/pipelines exist for connection to a hydraulic cylinder. The tractor is quite hard to steer (turning), but the cylinder that is currently equipped makes the tractor drive in a very straight line.

So, it has a "steering stabilizer", INTERESTING!

 

[495man]

Thanks for your replies. Have you ever heard of a 444 without the power steering component? Mine is mechanical only, no fittings/pipelines exist for connection to a hydraulic cylinder. The tractor is quite hard to steer (turning), but the cylinder that is currently equipped makes the tractor drive in a very straight line.

I believe it was optional. I've also heard of it being "deleted" from tractors if the cylinder failed.

 

[jwal10]

The late British 444 looked a lot like the 354 and Industrial 2300 sold here. Some had hyd assist steering unlike the hydrostatic steering on the 454....James

hyd assist

TractorData.com International Harvester 354 tractor photos information

www.tractordata.com

 

[JimB2]

I just read this 444 thread and noticed the serial numbers that you posted started with the letter "A", didn't that indicate made in Australia?
Do you live in Australia or New Zealand?

 

[Taiko]

I just read this 444 thread and noticed the serial numbers that you posted started with the letter "A", didn't that indicate made in Australia?
Do you live in Australia or New Zealand?

Hi Jim, yes i'm in New Zealand. As I said above, the serial number is very hard to make out, so it may not even be an A. I had to use a lead pencil and a piece of paper to try and trace the worn letters/numbers.

Cheers.