The John Deere 440 is a 2WD industrial tractor manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA from 1958 to 1960.
The John Deere 440 is equipped with one of two engines: a 1.7 L (106.0 cu·in) two-cylinder supercharged diesel engine or a 1.9 L (113.3 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear and dry disc clutch or a gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear and dry disc clutch.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- General Motors 2-53. It is a 1.7 L, 1,737 cm2, (106.0 cu·in) two-cylinder supercharged diesel engine with 98.0 mm (3.86 in) of the cylinder bore and 114.0 mm (4.49 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.0:1.
- John Deere. It is a 1.9 L, 1,857 cm2, (113.3 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 108.0 mm (4.25 in) and the piston stroke is 102.0 mm (4.02 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.5:1.
The John Deere 440 is equipped with power assist steering, open operator station, and 39.7 liters (10.5 US gal.; 8.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere 440 industrial tractor:
- John Deere 71 loader
- John Deere 50 backhoe
- John Deere 51 backhoe
John Deere 440 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 440 |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | – |
| Wheel base | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Weight |
Gas: 1,850 kg (4,080 lbs) Diesel: 2,005 kg (4,420 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 39.7 liters (10.5 US gal.; 8.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | General Motors 2-53 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.7 L, 1,737 cm2, (106.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 98.0 mm X 114.0 mm (3.86 in X 4.49 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.0:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.5 L (10 US. qt, 8.4 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 1.9 L, 1,857 cm2, (113.3 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 108.0 mm X 102.0 mm (4.25 in X 4.02 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 2.8 (1.7 mph) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 2.8 (1.7 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Industrial: 6.00-16, 7.50-16 |
| Rear tires | Industrial: 12-28, 12-26, 13-26 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | – |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Valves | 1 |