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1968 International 444

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Pre1

11-13-2007 13:06:54




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I have the opportunity to buy a 1968 International 444 diesel with a fel. Has anyone on this forum had any experience with this particular tractor? Any information will be appreciated.




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Pipestem

11-14-2007 09:30:08




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 Re: 1968 International 444 in reply to Pre1, 11-13-2007 13:06:54  
Good point.

Mine is American.



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Pre1

11-14-2007 03:25:03




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 Re: 1968 International 444 in reply to Pre1, 11-13-2007 13:06:54  
Thank you very much for the replies. I am told the tractor is the US version with the swept back front axle. Supposedly the engine was overhauled a few years back. The owner had new glow plugs installed recently. The only issue I"m told with the tractor is when the engine idles down, the power steering does not work very well.

I live in Texas and would be using this tractor for mowing, some clearing and grading.

Again thanks for your helpful information. Phil

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Pipestem

11-13-2007 17:17:37




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 Re: 1968 International 444 in reply to Pre1, 11-13-2007 13:06:54  
I have been using a diesel 444 for the past 12 years. It is a good strong tractor and has given me good service with little problems. Only complaint I have is that the brakes are not as good as I would like and I have been told by others that is one of the flaws of this type of tractor.



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Hugh MacKay

11-13-2007 18:17:22




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 Re: 1968 International 444 in reply to Pipestem, 11-13-2007 17:17:37  
Pipstem: Until he responds telling us which 444 he has, don't you think advice is rather usless.



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Hugh MacKay

11-13-2007 15:01:41




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 Re: 1968 International 444 in reply to Pre1, 11-13-2007 13:06:54  
Pre1: There are 2 versions of the 444, the one assembled at Louisville KY with British engine, transmission and rear end, and one completely designed and assembled at Doncaster England. Basically everything but engine, transmission and rear end are different. Hydraulics, dash, sheet metal, front axle, wiring, etc. US version has hydrostatic steering, British has cylinder on drag link. US version has swept back front axle, British is straight axle. US version has Delco electrical, British has Lucas. Styling on sheet metal is completely different. Could be something to watch for if your near the Canada-US border. Louisville tractor was sold new in the US, British version was sold new in Canada. Some have strayed both ways since. They used to be a pain if you had one in wrong country, CaseIH dealer parts books don't match up. That was 20 years ago, they may since have resolved it.

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