Comparing John Deere 8440 vs Steiger Bearcat 1000

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8440 and the Steiger Bearcat 1000. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

John Deere 8440
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer John Deere -
Engine - Model - -
Engine - Cooling Type liquid-cooled -
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 6 6
Engine - Displacement (ci) 466 611 (Assumed to be the accurate displacement over the contradictory 638 ci spec based on later models)
Engine - Bore (in) 4.57 4.95 (Assumed to be the accurate bore over the contradictory 4.75" spec)
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 2100 2100
Engine - Power Output (hp) 215 235
Transmission
Transmission - Type partial power shift Full power shift
Transmission - Forward Gears 16 12
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 223.5 272.9
Width (in) - 36 (frame width)
Height (in) 126.6 (cab) 143 (height to exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb) 26,590 23000 (Assumed typo, altered from 2300 lbs as it contradicts the shipping weight)
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x4 articulated 4WD 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Steering Type articulated power Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts) 40 58
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) - Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify width)
Rear Tire Diameter (in) 34 Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify diameter)
Rear Tire Width (in) - Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify width)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type Ag -
Manufacture - End Year 1982 -
Hitch Type III -
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position Rear -
Hitch Capacity (lb) 8545 lbs -
Operator Station Type Cab (standard) -
Starter Type Electric Electric Starter (assumed from "Engine - Starter volts: 12")
PTO Type Independent -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) 1000 -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Hydraulic wet disc -
Hydraulic System Type Closed center Closed center load sensing pressure compensating