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Deere 4440 (1977–1984)

Production years: 1977–1984 • Assembly plant: Waterloo, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
152.9 HP
PTO: 134.1 HP
Displacement
7.6 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Unknown
Partial power shift (8F/4R)
Operating weight
5,826 kg
12,846 lbs

Sources and field evidence

Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

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Engineering & Capability Benchmark

Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 49% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
20.1 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
38.1 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
88%
134.1 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
John Deere
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
152.9 hp
Rated PTO Power
134.1 hp (Deere specification)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
7.6 L (466 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.5625x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Rated RPM
2200 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
20.1 qts (~19.0 L)
Coolant capacity
35.9 qts (~34.0 L)

Maintenance picks for the 4440

Oil capacity 20.1 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Partial power shift (8F/4R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
8 forward / 4 reverse
Drive system
Unknown
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
II
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Deere 4440.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(109%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH109% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")152.9 HP◄ 6,258 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 116.8 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 36 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)36 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output166.9 HP / 152.9 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
6,258 lbs
Drawbar Power
116.8 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 15,290 lbs
Factory Drive Type is Unknown (Not Specified)

Ballast distribution and traction efficiency depend directly on chassis drive type. Please select your tractor's configuration:

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
1,942 kg (4,281 lbs)4,994 kg (11,009 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+2,444 lbs (1,109 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
7.1 gal/h
26.9 L/hr (est. $27/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (166.9 HP) exceeds rated power (152.9 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~1109 kg (2,444 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Deere 4440 (1977)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$7,546
Basis: 152.9 HP • 49 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$6,188 – $6,942
Dealer Retail Asking
$7,923 – $8,904
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$7,169
Year 2028
$6,810
Year 2029
$6,470

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