Hot Property: New Tractor and Loader Combo Arrives

Let us introduce you to the 4044R – the first compact tractor with factory-installed loader!

When you work with a top-quality brand like John DeerE, you come to expect innovations large and small.

That’s exactly how our Sales Operations Manager Andrew Watt felt when learning about the newest addition of Deere’s compact tractor lineup – the 4044R.

“Up until now, our tractors and loaders have come shipped separately. That means a little bit of extra work at the dealership in terms of set-up time and can also mean delays with one being held up in delivery.

“It’s the first time we’ve had the option of the tractor and loader being assembled together at the factory and then shipped together. That gives us a faster turnaround through the workshop and allows us to become a bit more price competitive.
It also means we can confidently set expectations with customers about when they can put their new machine to work.”

Andrew said this new model will include a factory-installed 440R Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader (less bucket) and will be available as an open operator station. There will be no cab option available at this time.

“The 4044R has all the premium features you have come to expect from an R-spec compact tractor, and is powered by a 2.2 L,
4-cylinder, Yanmar diesel engine, capable of producing 43.1 hp (31.7 kW), providing plenty of power under heavy load.

“This will be coupled with an eHydro™ transmission providing infinite speed selection and change of direction with Twin Touch™ foot controls for unmatched productivity. 4WD is standard equipment to optimize traction and power to the ground for maximum performance.

“We haven’t had a machine in that horsepower range in an R-spec for a while. Previously, we’ve had a 49 horsepower and a 66 horsepower R spec tractor, but we found there is still a need of a lower 40 horsepower type tractor in this premium segment with all the eHydro transmission benefits and the electronic controls that come alongside that.

“This will allow us to replace one of those long-term, highly popular models – the 4105, a machine we love – in that small acreage market where this will be the main tractor to use for slashing or raking and maintaining larger properties up to around 100 acres.
It’s also a key one for us around our golf course and sports turf market because having those electronic controls over your speed means that you’ve got less chance of damaging the ground.”

Andrew explained that the 4044R transmission allows the operator to engage the machine very slowly, so there’s no risk of someone dropping the clutch and spinning the wheels. The operator can also set things like cruise control and load match so the engine and transmission are matching, making it a very easy machine to control.