John Deere

844

Farm tractor · 1978–1986 · 290 hp

The John Deere 844 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1978 to 1986. It features a John Deere 8-955T engine. The transmission is a power shift type with 4 forward and 3 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere 8-955T
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders8
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged
Displacement955 ci (15.7 L)
Bore5.51 in (140 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Power Gross290 hp (216.3 kW)
Power Net260 hp (193.9 kW)
Torque Peak858 lb-ft (1,163.4 Nm)
Torque Peak1,300 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts24
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity41 qts (38.8 L)
Coolant Capacity80 qts (75.7 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepower shift
Gears4 forward and 3 reverse
Available Options4-speed power shift

Hydraulics

Pump Flow74.6 gpm (282.4 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total Flow153.2 gpm (579.9 lpm)

Dimensions

Length315.4 in (801 cm)
Height Cab140.4 in (356 cm)
Wheelbase126 in (320 cm)
Front Tread90 in (228 cm)
Rear Tread90 in (228 cm)

Weight

Weight52,370 lbs (23,755 kg)
Operating52,370 lbs (23,755 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag26.5-25
Rear Ag26.5-25
Front Industrial26.5-25, 29.5-25
Rear Industrial26.5-25, 29.5-25

Fuel

Capacity100 gal (378.5 L)

Cab

Cabstandard with heat, air-conditioning optional