The J.I. Case 444 is a lawn and garden tractor model from the 400 series, manufactured from 1977 to 1988 by J.I. Case in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA. This second generation was manufactured from 1977 to 1988. It was available in 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 lawn and 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
- Mechanical band brakes
- Open operator station
General specifications
| General Specifications |
| Model |
J.I. Case 444 |
| Tractor type |
Lawn and garden tractor |
| Production years |
1977-1988 |
| 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 (shipping) |
320 kg (705 lbs)
|
| 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 |
Mechanical 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 |
Rear Hitch
| Three-Point Hitch |
| Category |
0 (sleeve hitch) |
| Control type |
– |
| Lift capacity (at ends) |
– |
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 with 3-blade, hydraulic lift and left-discharge |
| Cutting width |
1,110 mm (44 in) |
| J.I. Case 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, hydraulic lift and rear-discharge |
| Cutting width |
1,110 mm (44 in) |
| J.I. Case 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, hydraulic lift and left-discharge |
| Cutting width |
1,210 mm (48 in) |
| J.I. Case K54: 54″ front-mount blade |
| Cutting width |
1,370 mm (54 in) |
| J.I. Case P48: 48″ front-mount snow blower |
| Width |
1,210 mm (48 in) |
The J.I. Case 444 is a lawn and garden tractor model from the 400 series, manufactured from 1977 to 1988 by J.I. Case in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA. This second generation was manufactured from 1977 to 1988. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.