John Deere 4044R
The John Deere 4044R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 133.6 ci 2.2 L engine. The rated power output is 42.5 hp 31.7 kW. Transmission: eHydro. Operating weight: 1435 lbs 650 kg.
Engine Power
42.5 hp
31.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
eHydro
Operating Weight
1435 lbs
650 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2014 -
4R SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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2014 - | |
4R Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Variants | |
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4044M | base model |
4044R | deluxe model |
John Deere 4044R Engine | |
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Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 13.8 gal
52.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 4044R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 33.6 hp*Sales brochure lists 34.6
25.1 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 32.3 hp*Sales brochure lists 33.6
24.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 10.2 gpm
38.6 lpm |
Total flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.7 gpm
21.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3130 lbs
1419 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2500 lbs
1134 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2600 |
540E@1750 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 73 inches
185 cm |
Weight | 3770 lbs
1710 kg |
Front tire | 8.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Battery CCA | 770 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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4 Family published in 2015, by John Deere | |
4 Family published in 2017, by John Deere | |
4 Series published in 2020, by John Deere | |
4 Series published in 2023, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 4 Series (OMTR11452) published in 2019* | |
Operator's Manual 4 Series (OMTR130411) published in 2023* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 133.6 ci / 2.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 4TNV88 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 133.6 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.46x3.54 inches
88 x 90 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | diesel particulate filter (DPF) |
Rated Power (gross) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 104 lb-ft
141.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1690 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed power shuttle | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
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Transmission — eHydro
Transmission | eHydro |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4044R Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Lawn/turf front | 27x10.50-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 73 inches
185 cm |
Length | 130.6 inches
331 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 100.2 inches
254 cm |
Height (cab) | 97.4 inches
247 cm |
Weight | 3770 lbs
1710 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 13.8 inches
35 cm |
Front tread | 53.6 inches
136 cm |
Rear tread | 59.9 inches
152 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere D170 loader | |
John Deere H180 loader | |
John Deere 440R loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 485A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 485A Backhoe |
Weight | 1435 lbs
650 kg |
Transport height | 92 inches
233 cm |
Bucket width | 16 inches
40 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 102 inches
259 cm |
Reach from pivot | 140 inches
355 cm |
Loading height | 79 inches
200 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 170° |
Bucket force | 3752 lbs
1701 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2449 lbs
1110 kg |
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