Production

Who manufactured this tractor and where was it made?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $64,000 (1982)

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications of the John Deere 8440?

• Engine: 215 hp, 160.3 kW
• PTO (claimed): 175 hp, 130.5 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 160.58 hp, 119.7 kW
• PTO (tested): 179.83 hp, 134.1 kW

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8440 have?

• Engine: John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8440?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Differential lock: hydraulic front and rear
• Steering: articulated power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Cab: Cab standard
• Transmission: 16-speed partial power shift

Capacity

What is the fuel and hydraulic capacity of the John Deere 8440?

• Fuel: 156 gal, 590.5 L
• Hydraulic system: 40 gal, 151.4 L

Hydraulics

What are the specifications of the hydraulic system?

• Type: closed center
• Capacity: 40 gal, 151.4 L
• Valves: 2
• Pump flow: 33 gpm, 124.9 lpm

Tractor Hitch

What type and capacity is the rear hitch?

• Rear Type: III
• Rear lift: 8545 lbs, 3876 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the specifications for the PTO?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Rear RPM: 1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications?

• Wheelbase: 125 inches, 317 cm
• Weight: 26,590 lbs, 12061 kg
• Front tire: 18.4-34
• Rear tire: 18.4-34

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8440?

• Ground: negative
• Charging system: alternator
• Charging amps: 90
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 850
• Battery volts: 6