# 1979 John Deere 8440 for Sale in Adair, IL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/john-deere/tractors/8440/id/88971976>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 88971976
- **Year:** 1979
- **Manufacturer:** John Deere
- **Model:** 8440
- **Category:** Tractors
- **Type:** 175 to 299 HP Tractors
- **Location:** Adair, IL
- **Auction starts:** 2026-08-13
- **Minimum bid:** $1.00

## Description

Blown head gasket. NOTE PICK UP LOCATION - This tractor is located near Canton, Illinois. Buyer is 100% responsible for removal of this tractor. Please contact seller Flint DeWitt for more information: 309-221-525-ZERO. Seller: Flint DeWitt

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions - 4WD

- **Front Axle Clearance:** 96.19 in (244.32 cm)
- **Front Tread Range:** 129.93 in (330.02 cm)
- **Ground Clearance:** 19.3 in (49.02 cm)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.54 ft (3.21 m)
- **Overall Length:** 223.23 in (567 cm)
- **Rear Axle Clearance:** 7.99 ft (2.44 m)
- **Rear Tread Range:** 129.93 in (330.02 cm)
- **Wheelbase:** 125 in (317.5 cm)

### Engine - 4WD

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Bore:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Displacement:** 463.8 cu in (7600.34 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** Johndeere
- **Gross Power:** 215 hp (160.33 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2100 rpm
- **Pto Power:** 175 hp (130.5 kw)
- **Stroke:** 4.8 in (12.19 cm)

### Hydraulic System - 4WD

- **Hydraulic System Type:** Closed center
- **Number Of Remote Control Valves:** 2
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 33 gpm (124.91 lpm)

### Operational - 4WD

- **3 Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24 Inches:** 8545 lbs (3875.95 kg)
- **3 Point Hitch Type:** III
- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.1 gal (38.23 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 5.5 gal (20.82 l)
- **Front Tire Size:** 18.4-34
- **Fuel Capacity:** 156 gal (590.46 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 40 gal (151.4 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 6 V
- **Operating Weight:** 26590 lbs (12061.04 kg)
- **Rear Tire Size:** 18.4-34

### Transmission - 4WD

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 21.2 mph (34.12 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 14.2 mph (22.85 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 16
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 6
- **Transmission Type:** Partial power shift

## Photos

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