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Overview
An owner-operator walking through a practical problem most service guides skip: how to actually reach the transmission and hydraulic suction filters on a 4044M when access from below is blocked. The key tip is removing the left rear tire to open up the work area. Covers jacking safely, three-point hitch removal for clearance, filter extraction with a band wrench and hammer-and-chisel when seized, fluid loss estimate, and refilling. Most useful for used-tractor owners doing their first filter service.
An owner-operator sharing first-hand maintenance experience on their own 4044M, with no indication of dealer or commercial affiliation.
Spec overview
John Deere 4044M
- PTO horsepower
- 32.3 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,130 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 11.2 gpm