Compare/John Deere 4400 vs John Deere GH

John Deere 4400 vs John Deere GH

Verdict: John Deere 4400 vs John Deere GH

The John Deere 4400 and the John Deere GH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 4400 is the lighter machine (1,315 kg vs 3,147 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4400 is the newer design (1998 vs 1950). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

36 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals and left-hand range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Push-button cruise control.Reference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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237Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

26.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

25.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

156 x 178 mmReference

Power (net)

25.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

26.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

4.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

975Reference

Idle RPM

950-2810Reference

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Operating RPM

950-2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

41.6 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel tank

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64.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

SyncReverserReference

John DeereReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

22.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

21.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

4.7 lpmReference

Total flow

50.3 lpmReference

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Oil type

[26o↔-40oC]Reference

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122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

: JD Hy-GardReference

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80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Clutch

wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs eachReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2700Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

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Weight

688 kgReference

3147 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

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Width

127 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

34 cmReference

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Shipping

1315 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

1450 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1999 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50-20Reference

Ag rear

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12-38Reference

Shipping weight

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3147 kgReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 228 cmReference

John Deere 4400 attachments

4400 Serial Number Location

4400 Serial Numbers

1998

140000Reference

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1999

240001Reference

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2000

340001Reference

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2001

440001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generationReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

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Loading height

208 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1691 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

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John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

205 cmReference

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John Deere 4400 Height

Hood

135 cmReference

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ROPS

228 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

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row-cropReference

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single-frontReference

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wide-frontReference

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high-cropReference

GH Serial Number Location

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.