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John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 4440

Verdict: John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 4440

The John Deere 4240S and the John Deere 4440 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4240S leads on rated power with 132 hp against 131 hp. John Deere 4240S is the lighter machine (5,261 kg vs 11,780 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4240S is the newer design (1982 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 4240S for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4440 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4240S Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 4440 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
132 hp
131 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.Reference
Original price
$45,141 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
Differential lock
pedal-actuated hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
98.4 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Power
98.4 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
560.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
83.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
84.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
97.2 kWReference
Max power
82.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference
Compression ratio
14.9:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 36 qtsReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
forward and reverse options
16 forward and 6 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
closed centerReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/IIReference
Rear lift
5640 kgReference
3059 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
97.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
Dimensions
Weight
5261 kgReference
11780 to 13270 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Length
466 cmReference
402 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
302 cmReference
Height (cab)
291 cmReference
297 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
326 cmReference
Shipping weight
5261 kgReference
Rear tread
152 to 207 cmReference
152 to 330 cmReference
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
Ag front
14L-16.1Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
Clearance (front axle)
62 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
71 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
39 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
91 by 3022 mmReference
Front tread
141 to 236 cmReference
Shipping
5343 kgReference
Operating
6019 kgReference
Ballasted
7155 kgReference
4240S Serial Number Location
4240S Serial Numbers
1982
345029Reference
56346Reference
1983
346464Reference
1984
347542Reference
1985
348359Reference
1986
349009Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
72 (cab)Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
Battery CCA
850Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
Total cold cranking amps
850Reference
Variants
4440
row-cropReference
4440 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
John Deere 4440 attachments
4440 Serial Number Location
4440 Serial Numbers
1978
1000Reference
1979
14820Reference
1980
29539Reference
1981
42665Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
6231 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540/1,000 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,250 psiReference
Remote Valves
2 or 3Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIN/IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
297.9 cmReference
Overall Height
297.9 cmReference
Overall Length
402.6 cmReference
Overall Width
243.8 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
39.9 cmReference
Front axle clearance
62.7 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
10.00-16, 11.00-16, 14L-16.1Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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