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John Deere 4440 Review 2025: The Good, Specs and Bad

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InsightGirl Verdict

9.2

The John Deere 4440 is a legendary tractor known for its reliability, power, and durability, making it a favourite among farmers for decades.

Avantages

  • + Extremely reliable and durable
  • + Powerful 6.6L diesel engine
  • + Comfortable Sound-Gard cab
  • + Easy to maintain and repair
  • + Strong resale value
  • + Excellent parts availability
  • + Suitable for a wide range of farm tasks

Inconvénients

  • – Lacks modern technology and precision features
  • – Fuel efficiency not as good as newer models

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The John Deere 4440 isn’t just a tractor—it’s the tractor. Period. Built from 1978 to 1982 and part of Deere’s iconic Iron Horses, this 130-horsepower workhorse helped define modern American farming. With its beefy six-cylinder diesel engine, revolutionary Sound-Gard cab, and near-bulletproof reliability, the 4440 didn’t just show up in fields—it owned them. Decades later, it’s still running hard on farms across North America and commanding impressive prices at auction. Not bad for a machine that hasn’t been in production since the early Reagan years.

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InsightGirl VerdictAvantagesInconvénientsAperçuWhat’s New for This Generation?Prix et lequel acheterMoteur, transmission et performancesFuel Economy and Real-World UseInterior, Comfort, and Operator ExperienceInfodivertissement et connectivitéSafety and Ease of UseMaintenance and ReliabilityVerdictSpecificationInformations généralesPuissance et performanceTransmission et groupe motopropulseurHydraulics and PTODimensions et poidsCaractéristiques notablesVariantesAvailable Paint color/Colours

Let’s be clear: no touchscreen, no GPS, no telematics here. This is raw, analog power wrapped in green and yellow steel. And for thousands of farmers, that’s exactly what makes it legendary.

What’s New for This Generation?

Nothing. The John Deere 4440 hasn’t been updated since E.T. was in theatres. And that’s the point.

This machine was built during Deere’s golden era of design—long before emission controls, DEF tanks, or software lockouts. Everything about the 4440 was engineered to last: heavy castings, mechanical fuel injection, and an operator’s station that prioritized comfort before comfort became a buzzword.

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Though no longer in production, the 4440 has found a second life in the used market, with a cult following of collectors, restorers, and working farmers keeping the legend alive.

Prix et lequel acheter

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When new, the 4440 listed for just under $40,000. Today? A clean, low-hour model will run you $30,000–$50,000, depending on condition, options, and whether it’s had a recent overhaul. That’s right—a 40+ year old tractor retaining (and often exceeding) its original value. Find another machine that can say the same.

Recommended

  • Quad-Range Transmission: Classic and bulletproof.
  • Power Shift: More convenient, smoother shifts—ideal for loader work or field speed changes.
  • Dual Rear Wheels: Better traction, better look.
  • Early models have manual steering; go for a later serial number with improvements.

Moteur, transmission et performances

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Every John Deere 4440 is powered by a 466-cubic-inch (7.6L) inline-six turbocharged diesel, churning out 130 PTO horsepower and a satisfying growl when under load. Torque is ample and smooth—this isn’t a race car, but hook up a plow or planter and it’ll pull like a freight train.

Two transmission choices were available:

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  • Quad-Range (16 forward, 6 reverse): Deere’s classic four-range gearbox with four synchronized gears per range. Tough, simple, and serviceable.
  • Power Shift (8 forward, 4 reverse): A fully shiftable-on-the-go transmission. More complex, but a game-changer for row-crop versatility.

Top speed hovers around 18 mph, depending on tires. Acceleration? Let’s call it “measured.” But the 4440 isn’t built for drag strips—it’s built to work all day, every day, without complaint.

Fuel Economy and Real-World Use

The 4440 isn’t exactly sipping diesel, but it’s efficient where it counts. Expect 6–8 gallons per hour depending on load and implement. For a machine this heavy and powerful, that’s a respectable figure. And because it doesn’t require DEF, emissions controls, or fancy sensors, it just keeps going.

Fuel capacity is a generous 65 gallons, meaning you’ll run out of daylight before you run out of diesel.

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Real-world use? It’ll pull a 5-bottom plow, run a 15-foot mower, handle a round baler, and still have torque to spare. Want it on grain cart duty during harvest? Go ahead. Need it as a loader tractor in the winter? No problem—just plug in the block heater and turn the key.

Interior, Comfort, and Operator Experience

The 4440’s Sound-Gard cab was revolutionary in its day, and it’s still a comfortable place to spend long hours. Unlike earlier open-station tractors, this cab came sealed, pressurized, and insulated from dust and engine noise. The result? A quieter, cleaner, more productive experience.

You get:

  • Analog gauges with clear, logical layout
  • Mechanical climate controls (that still work)
  • Suspension seat with wide adjustability
  • Surprisingly good visibility front and rear
  • Room for a lunchbox, coat, and maybe your dog

It’s not plush by modern standards, but everything is functional. The cab interior holds up well, and many operators still prefer it to today’s over-digitized controls.

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Infodivertissement et connectivité

You want Bluetooth? Look elsewhere.

What the 4440 offers is a connection to the machine, not the cloud. The closest thing to tech you’ll find here is the tachometer, the hour meter, and maybe an aftermarket radio someone bolted under the dash.

And honestly? That’s enough. There’s something refreshingly pure about being disconnected and in full command of 130 horses through mechanical levers and steel linkages.

Safety and Ease of Use

There’s no lane-keep assist or automatic brakes here—just:

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  • A reliable roll-over protective cab
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Simple controls
  • Heavy cast iron to keep you planted

What you get is intuitive, tactile feedback. Levers snap into place. Pedals feel right. Everything is mechanical and logical. You feel what the tractor is doing, not what a screen thinks it might be doing.

For all its simplicity, it remains one of the most operator-friendly tractors of its era.

Maintenance and Reliability

If reliability had a mascot, it would be the 4440.

With proper care, these machines can—and regularly do—surpass 15,000 hours of operation. The mechanical fuel system is rugged and rebuildable. The engine is overbuilt. The drivetrain is nearly unkillable. Major components like the rear end and transmission were designed with field serviceability in mind.

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Routine maintenance is easy:

  • Oil changes are straightforward
  • Filters are accessible
  • Parts are readily available through John Deere’s vast support network

Want to go further? The aftermarket is loaded with upgrade options: LED light kits, new seat cushions, paint decals, cab upholstery—you name it.

Verdict

The John Deere 4440 is an all-time great—an icon not just of John Deere, but of agricultural history. It defined the “modern” row-crop tractor for an entire generation, and even today, it holds its own against newer, more tech-laden machines.

Yes, it’s old. No, it doesn’t have GPS or a touchscreen. But the 4440 delivers where it counts: power, comfort, dependability, and serviceability. It’s a tractor that works as hard as you do and doesn’t make a fuss about it.

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More than four decades after it rolled off the line in Waterloo, Iowa, the 4440 is still getting it done in fields across America—and looking good doing it.

Specification

Informations générales

FabricantJohn Deere
Nom du modèle4440
Type de véhiculeAgricultural Tractor
Style de carrosserieRow-Crop Tractor
Années de production1978–1982
Lieu de fabricationWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Original Price (1982)~$44,000 USD

Puissance et performance

Type de moteurJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Cylindrée du moteur6.6 litres (404 ci)
Horsepower (PTO)112 hp (83.5 kW)
Horsepower (Drawbar)97 hp (72.3 kW)
Régime nominal du moteur2200 rpm
Couple382 Nm (282 ft-lbs) @ 1300 rpm
Type de carburantDiesel
Capacité de carburant174.1 litres (46 US gal)

Transmission et groupe motopropulseur

TransmissionQuad-Range or PowerShift
Engrenages16 Forward / 6 Reverse (Quad-Range), 8 Forward / 4 Reverse (PowerShift)
Type de lecteur2WD (standard), MFWD optional
EmbrayageHydraulic wet disc

Hydraulics and PTO

Hydraulic SystemClosed center
Pump Flow23.8 gpm (90.1 lpm)
Rear PTO540/1000 rpm
Rear HitchCategory II / III
Lift Capacity3,200 kg (7,050 lbs) approx.

Dimensions et poids

Longueur4,180 mm (164.6 in)
Largeur2,440 mm (96 in)
Height (cab)3,020 mm (119 in)
Empattement2,690 mm (106 in)
Weight (Shipping)5,440 kg (12,000 lbs)
Weight (Operating)6,120 kg (13,500 lbs)
Garde au sol460 mm (18.1 in)

Caractéristiques notables

TaxiSound-Gard™ Cab with improved noise reduction
FreinsHydraulic wet disc
PilotageHydrostatic power steering
ÉclairageHalogen work lights and flashers
InstrumentationAnalog gauges with tachometer, fuel, oil, and temp indicators

Variantes

John Deere 4440 (Standard)2WD, Quad-Range
John Deere 4440 (PowerShift)Optional 8-speed PowerShift transmission
John Deere 4440 (MFWD)Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive option

Available Paint color/Colours

Classic John Deere Green with Yellow Wheels

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