Compare/John Deere 4440 vs John Deere 7600

John Deere 4440 vs John Deere 7600

Verdict: John Deere 4440 vs John Deere 7600

The John Deere 4440 and the John Deere 7600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4440 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 130 hp. John Deere 4440 is the lighter machine (11,780 kg vs 13,160 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7600 is the newer design (1992 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 4440 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7600 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

131 hp

130 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

The PowrQuad was the standard transmission on the Deere 7800. It consists of four speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D).Reference

Original price

$45,141 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference

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Drive

4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

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Differential lock

pedal-actuated hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

4440

row-cropReference

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4440 Hi-Crop

high-clearanceReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

84.0 kWReference

75.0 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with safety elementReference

dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

14.9:1Reference

17.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

800-2400Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

64.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

34.1 LReference

23.7 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.711 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

97.2 kWReference

83.2 kWReference

Max power

82.9 kWReference

69.7 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 (net)

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96.9 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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96.9 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

19 forward and 7 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

83.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

97.4 kWReference

84.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

64.3 LReference

85.2 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

64.3 LReference

85.2 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIN/IIReference

Rear lift

3059 kgReference

4558 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

SCV flow

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96.1 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

344.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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Weight

11780 to 13270 poundsReference

13160 to 14950 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4-38 (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

300 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

326 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

71 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

39 cmReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

91 by 3022 mmReference

91 by 2997 mmReference

Front tread

141 to 236 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 330 cmReference

152 to 275 cmReference

Shipping

5343 kgReference

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Operating

6019 kgReference

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Ballasted

7155 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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290 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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279 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 18.4-38 (4WD)Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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5969 kgReference

4WD Operating weight

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6781 kgReference

4WD Ground clearance

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56 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

72 (cab)Reference

140Reference

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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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

32.2 l/hourReference

24.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

6231 kgReference

6580 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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John Deere 7600 attachments

7600 Serial Number Location

7600 Serial Numbers

1993

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1001Reference

1994

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4601Reference

1995

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6195Reference

1996

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8001Reference

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.