Quick answer:
The John Deere 4044M tractor has 42.5 hp engine horsepower and 34.6 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower42.5 hp
PTO horsepower34.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower33.6 hp
Torque85.6 lb-ft
Operating weight3,770 lb
John Deere 4044M Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 42.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 34.6 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 33.6 hp |
| Engine torque | 85.6 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.2 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | the Yanmar 4TNV88 |
| Operating weight | 3,770 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4044M Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 4044M sits at 42.5 hp engine horsepower with 34.6 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 4044M’s 34.6 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 42.5 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 4044M’s 33.6 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 42.5 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 4044M pairs 42.5 hp with 3,770 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 4044M’s engine setup is engine model the Yanmar 4TNV88, 2.2 L displacement, 4 cylinders, matching its compact utility horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 4044M torque spec is 85.6 lb-ft, which is useful when comparing how similar tractors handle load. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







