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John Deere 440B

The John Deere 440B is a skidder produced from 1970 to 1976 by John Deere at factories in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Welland, Ontario, Canada. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75.5 hp gross and 70 hp net, with options for 8-speed partially synchronized or full power shift transmissions. The tractor has four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, hydraulic front differential lock, articulated power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS. Hydraulics are closed center with 2000 psi pressure and 28 gpm pump flow. Dimensions include an 89 inch wheelbase, 208 inch length, and operating weights ranging from 12,250 to 14,200 lbs depending on transmission. Tires are industrial size 18.4-26 or 16.9-30 front and rear. Attachments include a 72 inch front-mount blade with hydraulic lift.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 440B

Power

Engine (net):70 hp (52.2 kW)
Engine (gross):75.5 hp (56.3 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:18.4-26, 16.9-30
Industrial front:18.4-26, 16.9-30

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Torque:173 lb-ft (234.6 Nm)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:24 gal (90.8 L)
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1500
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Compression:16.7:1
Power (net):70 hp (52.2 kW)
Displacement:219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Power (gross):75.5 hp (56.3 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:16 qts (15.1 L)

Dimensions

Height:94.4 inches (239 cm)
Length:208 inches (528 cm)
Wheelbase:89 inches (226 cm)
Height (ROPS):94 inches (238 cm)
Operating weight:12250 lbs (5556 kg) (Syncro-Range); 14200 lbs (6441 kg) (Power Shift)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:28 gpm (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:hydraulic front

Production

Category:Skidder
Factories:Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Welland, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer:John Deere
Years produced:1970 - 1976

Attachments

Blade:72" Blade, John Deere front-mount, 72 inches width (182 cm), 32 inches height (81 cm), 52 inches lift (132 cm), 12 inches cut (30 cm), hydraulic-lift

Transmission

Options:8-speed partially synchronized; 8-speed full power shift

Syncro-Range

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:305mm dry disc
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

Full power shift

Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity:36 qts (34.1 L)

Related Models

John Deere 440A

Model:440A