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John Deere 440C vs John Deere DI

Verdict: John Deere 440C vs John Deere DI

The John Deere 440C and the John Deere DI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 440C leads on rated power with 33 hp against 27 hp. John Deere DI is the lighter machine (2,390 kg vs 6,919 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere DI holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 39.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 440C is the newer design (1958 vs 1925). In short: choose the John Deere 440C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere DI 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 440C Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere DI Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
33 hp
27 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gasoline 5-speed crawlerSeptember 10 - October 1, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 720 fileReference
The three-speed transmission was introduced in 1937.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchesReference
Variants
440
wheeled tractorReference
D
farm tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
39.7 LReference
94.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
19.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
8.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 102 mmReference
171 x 178 mmReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
3.91:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
900Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Power at rated engine speed
23.8 kWReference
Max power
17.4 kWReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
24.5 kWReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Valves
1Reference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
22.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
Weight
6919 to 7281 poundsReference
2390 kgReference
Gas Weight
3138 kgReference
Diesel Weight
3302 kgReference
Gauge
175 cmReference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
12.75x28Reference
Length
330 cmReference
Width
168 cmReference
Height
155 cmReference
John Deere 440C attachments
440C Serial Number Location
440C Serial Numbers
1958
440001Reference
1959
444128Reference
1960
453873Reference
Final
461929Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Diesel Battery volts
12Reference
Gas Battery volts
6Reference
John Deere 50 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 51 Sideshift BackhoeReference
Digging depth
411 cmReference
Reach from pivot
632 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
John Deere 51 Sideshift Backhoe
Test results
Fuel use
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2970 kgReference
DI 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.

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