John Deere 4044M Specs ( 2014-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 4044M is a versatile 4WD Compact Utility tractor powered by a 42.5 hp Yanmar 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine. Manufactured in Georgia, USA, this model features a robust 2,500-pound rear lift capacity and offers flexible transmission options including a 12-speed power shuttle or hydrostatic drive.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Loader Work:
Equipped with a rear lift capacity of 3,130 lbs at the ends and a total hydraulic flow of 15.9 gpm, this tractor is well-suited for operating front-end loader and backhoe attachments.
All-Terrain Farm Utility:
With four-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, and 13.8 inches of front axle clearance, the 4044M is designed to maintain traction and maneuverability across varied farm terrain.
Professional Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance:
Available with lawn and turf tire configurations and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO, this machine efficiently handles grooming tasks while offering protection for sensitive surfaces.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.46x3.54 inches (88 x 90 mm) |
| Description | Yanmar 4TNV88 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 133.6 ci (2.2 L) |
| Emission control | diesel particulate filter (DPF) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Rated Power (gross) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 104 lb-ft (141.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1690 |
| Engine (gross) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 33.6 hp*Sales brochure lists 34.6 (25.1 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 32.3 hp*Sales brochure lists 33.6 (24.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | PowrReverser / eHydro |
| Type | power shuttle / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 10.2 gpm (38.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.7 gpm (21.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3130 lbs (1419 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 770 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
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| Front tread | 53.6 inches (136 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 97.4 inches (247 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 100.2 inches (254 cm) |
| Length | 130.6 inches (331 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.9 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 3770 lbs (1710 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 3770 lbs (1710 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Ag front | 8.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
4044M Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the 4044M tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 4044M attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | 4 Family published in 2015, by John Deere / 4 Family published in 2017, by John Deere / 4 Series published in 2020, by John Deere / 4 Series published in 2023, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 4 Series (OMTR11452) published in 2019* / Operator's Manual 4 Series (OMTR130411) published in 2023* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| 4044M | base model |
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| 4044R | deluxe model |