john deere 4440
 | 1978 - 1982
Iron Horses SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1978 - 1982 | Iron Horses Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1978 - 1982 | ||||
Iron Horses Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1978 - 1982 | |
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Iron Horses Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $38,397 (1982 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD ) |
$45,141 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD ) | |
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. | |
Variants | |
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4440 | row-crop |
4440 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 4440 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4440 Transmissions | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 4440 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 112.69 hp
84.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 130.58 hp
97.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 HFWD 4WD |
Differential lock | pedal-actuated hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. Four-post ROPS available. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 4440 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 11 gal (Power Shift 2WD)
41.6 L |
| 13 gal (Quad-Range 2WD)
49.2 L |
| 15 gal (Power Shift 4WD)
56.8 L |
| 17 gal (Quad-Range 4WD)
64.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 11 gal (Power Shift 2WD)
41.6 L |
| 13 gal (Quad-Range 2WD)
49.2 L |
| 15 gal (Power Shift 4WD)
56.8 L |
| 17 gal (Quad-Range 4WD)
64.3 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN/II |
Rear lift | 5,710 lbs
2590 kg |
| 6,744 lbsOptOptional
3059 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 11780 to 13270 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 4440 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
4440 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the 4440, above the PTO shaft. |
4440 Serial Numbers | |
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1978 | 1000 |
1979 | 14820 |
1980 | 29539 |
1981 | 42665 |
1982 | 56346 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 61 (ROPS) |
| 72 (cab) |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 850 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The New Iron Horses published in 1978, by John Deere | |
Tractors 90 to 180 HP published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Tractors 90, 110, 130, 155, 180 HP published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1977, by John Deere | |
40 Series Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Performance on the Leading Edge published in 1978, by John Deere |