The John Deere 4440 with a John Deere 158 loader can lift about 3,800 lb at full height at the pivot pin.
John Deere 4440 Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor Model
John Deere 4440
Common Loader Model
John Deere 158 loader
Loader Lift Capacity
3,800 lb / 1,723 kg at full height at pin
Breakout Force
5,000 lb / 2,268 kg
Lift Height at Pin
156 in / 396 cm
Clearance Dumped
132 in / 335 cm
Clearance Level
151 in / 383 cm
Reach Dumped
32 in / 81 cm
Dump Angle
37 degrees
Rollback Angle
12 degrees
Loader Weight
1,350 lb / 612 kg
Bucket Widths
60, 72, 84, or 96 in
Bucket Capacity
0.5 to 0.9 cu yd / 0.4 to 0.7 cu m
How Much Can a John Deere 4440 Loader Lift?
The John Deere 4440 with a John Deere 158 loader can lift 3,800 lb / 1,723 kg at full height at the pivot pin. It also has around 5,000 lb / 2,268 kg breakout force.
The practical answer: the 4440 is a serious farm loader tractor when fitted with the right loader, but the real-world number is not always the full 3,800 lb. Pallet forks, wet material, long loads, weak ballast, worn pins, and load position all reduce what it can safely handle.
Use the 3,800 lb number as the loader’s pivot-pin rating, not a guaranteed pallet fork rating. Real loads sit forward from the pins, so practical lift is lower.
Quick Loader Specs Overview
3,800 lbLift at Pin
5,000 lbBreakout Force
156 inLift Height
23 gpmHydraulic Flow
John Deere 158 Loader Capacity Chart
Lift at Pin
3,800 lb
Breakout Force
5,000 lb
Loader Weight
1,350 lb
Rear Lift
5,710 lb
John Deere 4440 Tractor Specs That Affect Loader Performance
Engine
John Deere 466 ci / 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel
PTO Power
130.58 hp tested
Drawbar Power
112.69 hp tested
Hydraulic Type
Closed-center
Hydraulic Pressure
2,250 psi / 155.1 bar
Hydraulic Pump Flow
23 gpm / 87.1 L/min
Hydraulic Valves
2 or 3
Rear Hitch
Category IIIN/II
Rear Lift
5,710 lb / 2,590 kg
Optional Rear Lift
6,744 lb / 3,059 kg
Operating Weight
11,780 to 13,270 lb depending on setup
4440 Loader vs Rear Lift Capacity
Optional Rear Lift
6,744 lb
Rear Lift
5,710 lb
158 Loader Breakout
5,000 lb
158 Loader Lift
3,800 lb
158 Loader vs 148 Loader
John Deere 158 Loader
3,800 lb lift / 5,000 lb breakout / 156 in height
John Deere 148 Loader
3,100 lb lift / 4,700 lb breakout / 126 in height
Best Pick For 4440
158 loader if you want stronger lift and more height
Main Difference
The 158 is taller and stronger than the 148
Real-World Lifting: What a 4440 Loader Can Handle
Round Bales
Yes, usually fine with proper spear and ballast
Large Square Bales
Yes, depending on bale weight and fork/spear setup
Loose Hay / Straw
Easy work
Manure
Good loader job with proper bucket
Gravel
Yes, but full buckets can get heavy fast
Wet Clay / Wet Soil
Use partial buckets; weight adds up fast
Pallet Fork Loads
Useful, but capacity drops because load sits forward
Logs
Good for many farm logs, but long wet logs can overload the front end
The 4440 is strong, but it is still not a telehandler. Fork loads and long loads reduce safe lifting capacity because the weight sits farther forward.
Best Uses for a John Deere 4440 Loader
Feeding hay and moving round bales
Manure handling
Loading loose material
Moving dirt, gravel, and farm materials
Handling pallets carefully with forks
General farm cleanup
Snow pushing and snow loading
Not Best For
High-cycle commercial loader work
Repeated heavy pallet handling at full reach
Using the loader as a crane
Operating without enough rear ballast
Trying to replace a telehandler or wheel loader
Ballast and Front Axle Reality
The John Deere 4440 has enough size and hydraulic flow to be a very useful loader tractor, but ballast still matters. A 158 loader adds about 1,350 lb before the bucket is even loaded, and heavy front loads put stress on the front axle, steering, tires, and frame.
Best practical setup: rear wheel weights, fluid ballast, heavy rear implement, or proper rear counterweight when doing serious loader work.
No Rear Ballast
Bad idea for heavy loader work
Loaded Rear Tires
Good baseline stability
Rear Wheel Weights
Very useful for loader balance
Heavy Rear Implement
Good counterweight if mounted safely
Front Axle Care
Avoid shock loading, high-speed turns, and oversized loads
John Deere 158 Loader Dimensions
Lift Height at Pin
156 in / 396 cm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
132 in / 335 cm
Clearance with Bucket Level
151 in / 383 cm
Reach Dumped
32 in / 81 cm
Dump Angle
37 degrees
Rollback Angle
12 degrees
Boom Cylinder Diameter
2.75 in
Bucket Cylinder Diameter
2.5 in
Bucket Options
Bucket Widths
60, 72, 84, or 96 in
Bucket Capacity Range
0.5 to 0.9 cubic yards
Small Bucket
Better for dense material like gravel or wet soil
Large Bucket
Better for light material like mulch, snow, bedding, or loose hay
Common Mistakes
Thinking every John Deere 4440 has the same loader lift capacity
Ignoring the loader model fitted to the tractor
Using the pivot-pin rating as the safe pallet fork rating
Handling heavy loads without rear ballast
Overloading the front axle with wet dirt, gravel, or logs
Replacing a wheel loader or telehandler with a farm tractor loader
Running worn loader pins, loose mounts, or weak hydraulic hoses
Summary
The John Deere 4440 with a John Deere 158 loader can lift about 3,800 lb at full height at the pivot pin and has around 5,000 lb breakout force. The 158 loader reaches 156 inches at the pin and weighs about 1,350 lb. The tractor’s closed-center hydraulics, 23 gpm pump flow, 2,250 psi hydraulic pressure, and heavy row-crop chassis make it a strong farm loader tractor, but real-world capacity depends on ballast, attachment type, load position, and loader condition.
