J.I. Case 444 (1977-1985)

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)