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Tractor · 1978Unverified

John Deere 4440

Name: John Deere 4440
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4440 — Iron Horses Series · 131 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4440 is a tractor with a power output of 131 horsepower, positioning it within the higher-powered category of its class. Manufactured from 1978 to 1982, this tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. The listed weight range is 11780 to 13270 pounds. It is intended for use on land areas of approximately 200 to 800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

131 hp

Max power

84.0 kW

Weight

11780 to 13270 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

160 rows

Recorded power

131 hp

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1978-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price$38,397 (1982 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )Reference

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

The John Deere model 4440 was the most popular tractor of the Iron Horses series. At the end of the first production year, serial number 010329, the rear axle size was increased from 86mm to 92mm.Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

Differential lockpedal-actuated hydraulicReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab standard. Four-post ROPS available.Reference

Variants

4440row-cropReference

4440 Hi-Crophigh-clearanceReference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (claimed)83.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)84.0 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Air cleanerdry with safety elementReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Compression14.9:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2400Reference

Operating RPM1500-2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity34.1 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.711 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed97.4 kWReference

Max power84.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed97.2 kWReference

Max power82.9 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference

Compression ratio14.9:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled inline | 36 qtsReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

8-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Oil capacity41.6 LReference

Oil capacity56.8 LReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided hy a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an overdrive to each gear.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity49.2 LReference

Oil capacity64.4 LReference

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

forward and reverse options16 forward and 6 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)97.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system41.6 LReference

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference

Hydraulic system56.8 LReference

Hydraulic system64.3 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity41.6 LReference

Capacity49.2 LReference

Capacity56.8 LReference

Capacity64.3 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow87.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIN/IIReference

Rear lift2590 kgReference

Rear lift3059 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel246.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase271 cmReference

Weight11780 to 13270 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-38Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Ag front14L-16.1Reference

Ag rear23.1-30Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag rear20.8-34Reference

Ag rear23.1-34Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Ag rear20.8-38Reference

Length402 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Width276 cmReference

Width302 cmReference

Height (cab)297 cmReference

Height (exhaust)326 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)62 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)71 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle91 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle91 by 2768 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle91 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread141 to 236 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 330 cmReference

Shipping5343 kgReference

Operating6019 kgReference

Ballasted7155 kgReference

John Deere 4440 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4440 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4440, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4440 Serial Numbers

19781000Reference

197914820Reference

198029539Reference

198142665Reference

198256346Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps61 (ROPS)Reference

Charging amps72 (cab)Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA850Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery options2 | 2Reference

Total cold cranking amps850Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 148 loaderReference

John Deere 158 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 1265: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1357: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 16-speed 2WDNovember 8 - 21, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1265 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use32.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference

Max pull6074 kgReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDAugust 18-1980, - August 29, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1357 fileReference

Fuel use32.2 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull6231 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540/1,000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,250 psiReference

Remote Valves2 or 3Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIIN/IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab297.9 cmReference

Overall Height297.9 cmReference

Overall Length402.6 cmReference

Overall Width243.8 cmReference

Drawbar clearance39.9 cmReference

Front axle clearance62.7 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range10.00-16, 11.00-16, 14L-16.1Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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