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John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 7230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 7230 Premium
The John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 7230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7230 Premium leads on rated power with 131 hp against 130 hp. John Deere 4440 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (5,022 kg vs 10,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7230 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 7230 Premium 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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John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
130 hp
131 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Optional creeper adds an additional 12 forward and reverse gears.Reference
Original price
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$107,075 (2011)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
4440
row-cropReference
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7230
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base tractorReference
4440 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
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7230 Premium
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deluxe tractorReference
Engine
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
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Compression
14.9:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
53.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
33.7 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Engine (gross)
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97.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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76.2 kWReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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97.7 kWReference
Fuel system
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high-pressure common railReference
Idle RPM
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850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
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1300-2300Reference
Torque
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554.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1700Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 h (premium oil)Reference
Max power
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76.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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83.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-RangeReference
John Deere PowrQuad Plus CreeperReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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94.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.2 LReference
Capacity
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60.2 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
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2N/2 (optional)Reference
Control
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electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3747 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
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1000@2208Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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88.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
5022 kgReference
10800 to 12005 poundsReference
Front tire
9.50-20Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
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Length
401 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
242 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
266 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
310 cmReference
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Shipping weight
5022 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
104 cmReference
54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
71 cmReference
Rear axle
85 mmReference
1651 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Height (cab)
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290 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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48 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 302 cmReference
Shipping
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5445 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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2549 kgReference
Max front axle
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6579 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6999 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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207.0 LReference
Max capacity
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9999 kgReference
7230 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of main frame above front axleReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging volts
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14Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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27.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6657 kgReference
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.