Tractor · 1978Unverified
John Deere 4440
John Deere 4440 — Iron Horses Series · 131 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.