John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the John Deere 4044M, 1 to the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser, 7 tied. Machine pages: John Deere 4044M and John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044M	John Deere 4044R PowrReverser
Engine HP (hp)	43.1 hp	43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.6 hp	34.6 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,391 lb	▲ 2,539 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	110 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph

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John Deere 4044MJohn Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Engine HPhp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.6 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,391 lb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4044M	John Deere4044R PowrReverser


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MJT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.5 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	43.1 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	34.6 hp	34.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.8 qt	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Standard: 12F/12R PowrReverser; Optional: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward	Air suspension seat with swivel
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	73.0 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 13.8 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97.4 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,770 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	8.00-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	D170	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL
Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,391 lb (at pivot, NSL)	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 43.1 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.6 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,770 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 lb lb, compared to 2,391 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,500 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044M	John Deere 4044R PowrReverser
Engine HP (hp)	43.1 hp	43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.6 hp	34.6 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,391 lb	▲ 2,539 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	110 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044MJohn Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Engine HPhp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.6 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,391 lb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4044M	John Deere4044R PowrReverser


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MJT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.5 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	43.1 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	34.6 hp	34.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.8 qt	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Standard: 12F/12R PowrReverser; Optional: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward	Air suspension seat with swivel
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	73.0 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 13.8 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97.4 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,770 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	8.00-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	D170	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL
Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,391 lb (at pivot, NSL)	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 43.1 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.6 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,770 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 lb lb, compared to 2,391 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,500 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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