John Deere 8440: all source data

All 72 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $64,000 in 1982
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine215 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
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Differential lockhydraulic front and rear
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel156 gal | 590.5 L
Hydraulic system40 gal | 151.4 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity40 gal | 151.4 L
Valves2
Pump flow33 gpm | 124.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift8545 lbs | 3876 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Weight26,590 lbs | 12061 kg
Front tire18.4-34
Rear tire18.4-34
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the rear of transmission case.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps90
Batteries2
Battery CCA850
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement466 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.5625x4.75 inches | 116 x 121 mm
Power215 hp | 160.3 kW
Compression15.5:1
Rated RPM2100
Idle RPM800-2300
Operating RPM1500-2100
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Oil capacity22 qts | 20.8 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity160 qts | 151.4 L
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Tractor must be stopped to select range. Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 within range.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front18.4-34
Ag rear18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Length223.5 inches | 567 cm
Operating weight26,590 lbs | 12061 kg
Ground clearance19.4 inches | 49 cm
Front axleRack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 95.8 inches | 99 by 2433 mm
Front axleRack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 118.4 inches | 99 by 3007 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 95.8 inches | 99 by 2433 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 118.4 inches | 99 by 3007 mm
Front tread63 to 130 inches | 160 to 330 cm
Rear tread63 to 130 inches | 160 to 330 cm
Height
Hood87.1 inches | 221 cm
Cab126.6 inches | 321 cm
Exhaust134.5 inches | 341 cm