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Feature	John Deere 300Backhoe loader	International Harvester 2444Backhoe loader
Horsepower	32.1 kW	32.4 kW
Weight	1730.0 kg	—
Transmission Type	Constant mesh	Manual shuttle
Length	305.0 cm	—
Pump Flow	89.0 LPM	—
Years Made	1965-1973	1967-1971
Engine Model	John Deere	International Harvester BD-154
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Diesel
Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	2212 cc	2524 cc
Bore	9.80 cm	8.89 cm
Stroke	9.80 cm	10.21 cm
Rear PTO Type	Live or transmission	Independent or transmission
Rear PTO Speed	540, 540/1000 RPM	—
Middle PTO Type	Live	—
Middle PTO Speed	1000 RPM	—
Torque Power	1300 RPM	—
Torque Speed	149.2 N·m	—
Rated RPM	2500 RPM	2000 RPM
Compression Ratio	7.5:1	—
Battery	1 x12V or 2x6V	—
Starter	Electric	Electric
Height	181.0 cm	—
Wheelbase	195.0 cm	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	62.5 l	—
Oil Capacity	6.6 l	—
Coolant Capacity	10.4 l	—
Transmission Oil Capacity	38.0 l	—
Hydraulic Capacity	38.0 l	—
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse	8 forward and 8 reverse
Chassis	4×2 2WD	4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed	7.4 km/h	—
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	—
Drawbar Category	II/I	I
Cabin Type	Open operator station	Open operator station
Steering Type	Manual or power	Power
Front Tires	Ag: 7.50-16Industrial: 5.50-16, 6.00-16	—
Rear Tires	Ag: 14.9-24Industrial: 11.2-28, 12.4-28	—
Hydraulic Type	Closed center	—
Valves	1 to 2	—
Source	heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)	heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)

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