John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 440

The John Deere 440 is a skidder produced from 1965 to 1967 by John Deere at factories in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Welland, Ontario, Canada. It features a 59 hp engine available in diesel or gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled versions. The tractor has an 8-speed partially synchronized Synchro-Range transmission, four-wheel drive, articulated power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 24 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 16 gallons. The 440 was equipped with a 14,500 pound winch and a 70-inch high arch. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 89 inches, length of 206 inches, width of 90 inches, and height of 103 inches with ROPS. It rides on industrial tires sized 14.9x28 or 16.9x30. Electrical system includes a 12-volt alternator and battery. Attachments include a 72-inch front-mount hydraulic-lift blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 440

Power

Engine power	59 hp (44.0 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	14.9x28, 16.9x30
Industrial front	14.9x28, 16.9x30

Engine

Power	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Torque	145 lb-ft (196.6 Nm)
Options	John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel; John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	1500-2500
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.31 inches (98 x 109 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Displacement	202 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine	John Deere 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Starter volts	12
Gasoline engine	John Deere 3.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline
Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Power (gasoline)	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Torque (gasoline)	145 lb-ft (196.6 Nm)
Starter (gasoline)	electric
Idle RPM (gasoline)	1500-2500
Rated RPM (gasoline)	2500
Torque RPM (gasoline)	1300
Air cleaner (gasoline)	oil bath
Bore/Stroke (gasoline)	3.875x3.875 inches (98 x 98 mm)
Compression (gasoline)	7.5:1
Displacement (gasoline)	180 ci (3.0 L)
Oil capacity (gasoline)	6 qts (5.7 L)
Starter volts (gasoline)	12
Coolant capacity (gasoline)	12 qts (11.4 L)

Capacity

Fuel	24 gal (90.8 L)
Hydraulic system	16 gal (60.6 L)

Dimensions

Width	90 inches (228 cm)
Length	206 inches (523 cm)
Wheelbase	89 inches (226 cm)
Rear tread	73 inches (185 cm)
Front tread	73 inches (185 cm)
Height (ROPS)	103 inches (261 cm)
Ground clearance	18.25 inches (46 cm)
Gas Shipping weight	11710 lbs (5311 kg)
Diesel Shipping weight	11840 lbs (5370 kg)

Electrical

Batteries	1 (2 optional)
Battery AH	90
Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Capacity	16 gal (60.6 L)
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow	23 gpm (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS
Drive	Four-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	Articulated power steering

Production

Category	Skidder
Factories	Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Welland, Ontario, Canada
Years produced	1965 - 1967

Attachments

Blade	72" front-mount blade
Overview	The 440 was equipped with a 14,500 pound winch and 70-inch high arch.
Blade cut	9.75 inches (24 cm)
Blade lift	47.5 inches (120 cm)
Blade width	72 inches (182 cm)
Blade height	20 inches (50 cm)
Blade lift type	hydraulic-lift