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John Deere 444E vs John Deere 540A
Verdict: John Deere 444E vs John Deere 540A
The John Deere 444E and the John Deere 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 540A leads on rated power with 104 hp against 100 hp. John Deere 540A is the lighter machine (5,828 kg vs 8,632 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 540A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 444E 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
104 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Factories
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Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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hydraulic frontReference
Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
74.6 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
70.8 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
5.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
70.8 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
74.6 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Torque
385.1 NmReference
325.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
22.7 LReference
Compression
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16.7:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
full power shiftReference
Pump flow
146.9 lpmReference
106.0 lpmReference
Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
262 cmReference
Weight
8632 kgReference
5828 kgReference
Front tire
15.5-25Reference
18.4-26Reference
Rear tire
15.5-25Reference
18.4-26Reference
Industrial front
17.5-25Reference
28.1-26Reference
Industrial rear
17.5-25Reference
28.1-26Reference
Length
639 cmReference
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Height (cab)
309 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
304 cmReference
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Operating weight
8632 kgReference
5828 kgReference
Front tread
184 cmReference
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Rear tread
184 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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289 cmReference
John Deere 444E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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159.0 LReference
Front diff.
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30.3 LReference
Rear axle
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17.0 LReference
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.


