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John Deere 4440 vs John Deere 7230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4440 vs John Deere 7230 Premium
The John Deere 4440 and the John Deere 7230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 131 hp. John Deere 7230 Premium is the lighter machine (10,800 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 7230 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1978). 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
131 hp
131 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
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
Optional creeper adds an additional 12 forward and reverse gears.Reference
Original price
$45,141 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference
$107,075 (2011)Reference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Differential lock
pedal-actuated hydraulicReference
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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
Drawbar (claimed)
83.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
84.0 kWReference
76.2 kWReference
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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Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Compression
14.9:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1300-2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 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
Power at rated engine speed
97.2 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
Max power
82.9 kWReference
76.2 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
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Bore and stroke
4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
14.9:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 36 qtsReference
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Engine (gross)
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97.7 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
Torque
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554.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1700Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 h (premium oil)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowrQuad Plus CreeperReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
forward and reverse options
16 forward and 6 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverseReference
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Clutch
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wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
97.4 kWReference
94.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN/IIReference
2N/2 (optional)Reference
Rear lift
3059 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Control
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electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3747 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2208Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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88.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
207.0 LReference
Max capacity
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9999 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
11780 to 13270 poundsReference
10800 to 12005 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
14L-16.1Reference
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Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
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Length
402 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
302 cmReference
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Height (cab)
297 cmReference
290 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
326 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
62 cmReference
54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
71 cmReference
71 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
39 cmReference
48 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
91 by 3022 mmReference
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Front tread
141 to 236 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 330 cmReference
152 to 302 cmReference
Shipping
5343 kgReference
5445 kgReference
Operating
6019 kgReference
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Ballasted
7155 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Rear axle
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1651 mmReference
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
John Deere 4440 attachments
4440 Serial Number Location
4440 Serial Numbers
1978
1000Reference
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1979
14820Reference
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1980
29539Reference
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1981
42665Reference
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1982
56346Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72 (cab)Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
850Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
850Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
27.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
6231 kgReference
6657 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540/1,000 (1.375)Reference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,250 psiReference
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Remote Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIN/IIReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
297.9 cmReference
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Overall Height
297.9 cmReference
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Overall Length
402.6 cmReference
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Overall Width
243.8 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
39.9 cmReference
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Front axle clearance
62.7 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
10.00-16, 11.00-16, 14L-16.1Reference
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7230 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of main frame above front axleReference
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.