John Deere 8440 Row Crop Tractors

John Deere 8440

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General overview

John Deere 8440 is a wheeled farm tractor produced in the United States in 1979. It is powered by a diesel engine rated at 158 kW (215 hp).

The model uses a partial power shift transmission and a rear, independent PTO rated at 1,000 rpm, with rated PTO power of 129 kW (175 hp) and maximum PTO power of 132 kW (179 hp). It also has a Category 3 rear 3-point hitch, a maximum lift capacity behind the lift points of 3,876 kg (8,550 lb), and a closed center hydraulic system with a pump rated output of 124 L/min (32.8 gpm) and two rear selective control valves.

Manufacturer
Year

1979

Country of manufacturing

United States

General specifications

Dimensions

Length

Height

Weight

5,670 mm

~223.2 in

3,210 mm

~126.4 in

12,061 kg

~26,590 lb

Tire or Track Type

wheels

Engine Power

215 hp

Additional specifications

Engine type

diesel

Displacement

7 cu(m)

Maximum PTO power

179 hp

Rated PTO power

175 hp

Transmission type

partial power shift

Maximum lift capacity behind lift points

3,876 kg

Fuel tank

590 L

Hydraulic system type

closed center

Pump rated output

124 L/min

Number of rear selective control valves

2

Hitch type

3

Rear PTO

independent

Front Axle

rack-and-pinion

Rear 3-Point Hitch

III

Guidance Ready

none

PTO speed

1,000

Tire Size

18.4-34

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No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 8440. Check current listings and compare condition, location, and configuration.

Listed features include 160.3 kW (215 hp) engine power, a partial power shift transmission, closed-center hydraulics, and 2 rear selective control valves. It also has an independent rear PTO, Category 3 hitch, and 3,876 kg (8,545 lb) maximum lift capacity behind lift points.

The John Deere 8440 uses a diesel engine.

The John Deere 8440 has 160.3 kW (215 hp) of engine power. Rated PTO power is 130.5 kW (175 hp), with maximum PTO power of 133.5 kW (179 hp).

The John Deere 8440 uses diesel fuel.

The supplied data does not confirm specific jobs. Its listed equipment includes an independent rear PTO, Category 3 hitch, closed-center hydraulics, and 2 rear selective control valves, so buyers should match the tractor's configuration to their intended implements and workload.

The supplied data does not provide an expected service life for the John Deere 8440. For a used tractor, inspect maintenance records, engine condition, transmission operation, hydraulics, PTO function, hitch operation, tires, and signs of leaks or wear.

Check maintenance records, engine starting and operation, transmission shifting, hydraulic function, PTO engagement, hitch lift operation, tire condition, and leaks. Confirm that the rear selective control valves and other installed equipment operate correctly, and compare the tractor's configuration with the implements you plan to use.