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John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 4240S and the John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop 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 130 hp. John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (5,022 kg vs 5,261 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 Hi-Crop 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 Hi-Crop Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
132 hp
130 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
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
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
John Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
closed centerReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift
5640 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
5261 kgReference
5022 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
9.50-20Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
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
401 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
242 cmReference
Height (cab)
291 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
310 cmReference
Shipping weight
5261 kgReference
5022 kgReference
Rear tread
152 to 207 cmReference
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Height (steering wheel)
266 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
104 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
Rear axle
85 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
4240S Serial Number Location
4240S Serial Numbers
1982
345029Reference
1983
346464Reference
1984
347542Reference
1985
348359Reference
1986
349009Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
Variants
4440
row-cropReference
4440 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
Speeds

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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