J.I. Case 444 (1969-1976)

J.I. Case 444 (1969-1976)The J.I. Case 444 is a garden tractor model from the 400 series, manufactured from 1969 to 1988 by J.I. Case in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA. THis first generation was manufactured from 1969 to 1976. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The J.I. Case 444 is equipped with a 512 cc (31.2 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 88.9 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydraulic drive transmission with infinite forward and reverse (2-range) gears.

The J.I. Case 444 garden tractor features:

  • The Kohler K321AS gasoline engine which produces 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
  • Manual steering
  • Band brakes
  • Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
Model J.I. Case 444
Tractor type Garden tractor
Production years 1969-1976
Factory Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width 1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Height (hood) 970 mm (38.2 in)
Wheel base 1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Ground clearance 270 mm (10.6 in)
Weight
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity 11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model Kohler K321AS
Engine type 4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement 512 cm3, (31.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke 88.9 mm X 82.6 mm (3.50 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system Forced air
Lubricating system Splash type
Fuel system Carburetor
Starting system Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal: 7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance: 0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system: Splash type
Oil type: API SF or SG
Recommended oil: Summer: SAE 30W
Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity: 1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug: Champion RH10
Spark plug gap: 0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque: 27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis 4×2 2WD
Steering type Manual
Brakes Band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model HY-Driv
Transmission type Hydraulic drive
Gears Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Speed Forward: 14.0 kmh (8.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity 6.2 L (1.6 US. gal, 1.4 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires Lawn/turf: 6.50-8
Rear tires Lawn/turf: 8.00-16, 8.50-12, 10.50-12

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground Negative
Charging system Alternator
Charging amps 15A
Battery 12V, 24Ah

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type Open center
Hydraulic capacity 4.7 L (1.2 US. gal, 1 Imp. gal.)
Pump flow 8.0 gpm (30.3 lpm)

Attachments

J.I. Case 44″ mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width 1,110 mm (44 in)
J.I. Case 48″ mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width 1,210 mm (48 in)
J.I. Case 54″ front-mount blade
Cutting width 1,370 mm (54 in)
J.I. Case 48″ front-mount snow blower
Width 1,210 mm (48 in)
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