The 2018 John Deere 4044R is a premium compact utility tractor that balances a high-horsepower, naturally aspirated engine with a heavy-duty chassis.¹ As an “R” model, it features advanced electronics and operator comfort features not found in the value-spec “M” series, such as Hitch Assist and LoadMatch.²

Below are the direct technical specifications for the 2018 model:

Engine & Power

• Engine: Yanmar 4TNV88C-MJT, 4-Cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Diesel³

   

• Displacement: 133.5 cu. in.⁴ (2.189 L)

   

• Gross Horsepower: 43.1 HP (at 2,600 RPM)⁵

   

• PTO Horsepower: * eHydro:⁶ 32.3 HP⁷

   

  • PowrReverser: 33.6 HP

• Rated Speed: 2,600 RPM⁸

   

• Emissions: Final Tier 4 (FT4) compliant (No DEF required)⁹

   

• Fuel Capacity: * Open Station (ROPS): 15.0 gal (56.9 L)¹⁰

   

  • Cab: 13.8 gal (52.2 L)¹¹

     

Transmission & Drivetrain

• Standard Transmission: eHydro™ (3-Range Electronic Hydrostatic) with Twin Touch™ pedals.¹²

   

• Optional Transmission: 12F/12R PowrReverser™ (Mechanical shuttle).¹³

   

• eHydro Features: Includes LoadMatch (anti-stall), MotionMatch (adjustable coasting), SpeedMatch (cruise/maximum speed cap), and eThrottle (links RPM to foot pedal).¹⁴

   

• Drive Type: 4WD (MFWD) standard.

• Final Drive: Planetary.¹⁵

   

• Brakes: Multi-plate wet disc.¹⁶

   

Hydraulics & Hitch

• System Type: Open Center¹⁷

   

• Total Pump Output: 17.4 GPM (65.8 L/min)¹⁸

   

  • Implement Flow: 11.2 GPM (42.3 L/min)¹⁹

     

  • Steering Flow: 6.2 GPM (23.5 L/min)²⁰

     

• 3-Point Hitch: Category 1²¹

   

• Lift Capacity (24″ behind link arms):²² 2,500 lbs (1,135 kg)²³

   

• Remote Valves: 3 mid-valves standard (joystick controlled); up to 6 rear remotes optional.

Dimensions & Weight

• Wheelbase: 73 in (185 cm)²⁴

   

• Overall Length: ~142 in

• Height (Top of Cab): 97.4 in

• Weight (Approximate Shipping):

  • Open Station (ROPS): 3,770 lbs (1,710 kg)²⁵

     

  • Cab: 4,675 lbs (2,120 kg)²⁶

     

Performance Matched Loader (440R)

• Max Lift Height: 110 in (at pivot pin)

• Lift Capacity: 2,285 lbs (at pivot pin)

• Breakout Force: 3,452 lbs