John Deere

8440

Farm tractor · 1979–1982 · 215 hp

John Deere8440
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore John Deere

The John Deere 8440 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1982. It features a John Deere engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and 6 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio15.5
Power Gross215 hp (160.3 kW)
Power Rated215 hp (160.3 kW)
Power PTO179.83 hp (134.1 kW)
Power Drawbar160.58 hp (119.7 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Coolant Capacity40 qts (37.9 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM
Idle800-2300 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelQuad-Range
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil Capacity160 qts (151.4 L)
Available Options16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow33 gpm (124.9 lpm)
Valves2
System Capacity40 gal (151.4 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeIII
Rear Lift8,545 lbs (3,876 kg)

Dimensions

Length223.5 in (567 cm)
Height Cab126.6 in (321 cm)
Wheelbase125 in (317 cm)
Ground Clearance19.4 in (49 cm)
Front Tread63 in (160 cm)
Rear Tread63 in (160 cm)

Weight

Operating26,590 lbs (12,061 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag18.4-34
Rear Ag18.4-34

Fuel

Capacity156 gal (590.5 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

Cabstandard

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCP3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp
Land Pride RCPM3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1323
September 10-15, 1979 Crank Power Temperature °F (°C) shaft Air Barometer Air Hp gal/hr Ib/hp.hr dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
179.83HP
Sound
88dB(A)
NTTLTest #1323
September 10-15, 1979 Crank Power Temperature °F (°C) shaft Air Barometer Air Hp gal/hr Ib/hp.hr dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
179.83HP
Sound
88dB(A)