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John Deere 4044R vs John Deere 4052R
| Spec | John Deere 4044R | John Deere 4052R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$40,864 | ~$44,538 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 43.1 hp | 50.8 hp |
| PTO hp | 32.3 hp | 39.1 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,313 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,313 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 2,500 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,500 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.4 GPM | 17.4 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Weight | 3,770 lbs | 3,770 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal | 15 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
John Deere 4044R
What they like
- The 440R is mechanically self-levelling, so a loaded pallet stays flat as the boom rises - the 4M's 400E is not
- A ComfortGard cab with heat and air conditioning is a factory option, which nothing in the 4M line offers at any price
- eHydro with LoadMatch and eThrottle is standard equipment, and a 12F/12R PowrReverser is available instead if you prefer gears
- 17.4 gpm total flow with a dedicated 6.2 gpm steering circuit, so the steering never starves the loader
- Cruise control standard, useful on the long mowing passes this size gets bought for
What they complain about
- 32.3 PTO hp with eHydro is less than a 4052M sends to the shaft while costing about $2,000 more, so the money buys the cab option and the loader, not power
- It is the only 4R with no turbocharger, so there is no reserve under a sudden load
- Deere's own published 440R table is internally inconsistent at maximum lift height - it prints the figure measured 500 mm ahead of the pin as higher than the figure at the pin, which is physically backwards, and two dealer reproductions repeat it verbatim
- Fuel drops from 15 gal to 13.8 gal when you order the cab, on a machine that gains 905 lb
- Final Tier 4 here runs both a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter
John Deere 4052R
What they like
- Mechanical self-levelling on the 440R keeps a loaded pallet flat through the lift, which matters more than raw capacity on fork work
- A premium ComfortGard cab with heat and air conditioning is a factory option; the equivalent 4052M cannot be ordered with one
- 17.4 gpm total, 11.2 gpm implement and a separate 6.2 gpm steering circuit
- eHydro is standard with cruise control, and the 12F/12R PowrReverser remains available for 1.7 more PTO horsepower
- Turning radius of 9.19 ft with brakes keeps a 3,770 lb machine usable in a yard
What they complain about
- 39.1 PTO hp with eHydro is 1.7 hp less than the cheaper 4052M delivers through its standard PowrReverser
- Deere's published maximum-height 440R figures are internally inconsistent, printing the 500 mm-ahead capacity above the pivot-pin capacity; the 1,500 mm row is the one that reads correctly
- The cab build drops fuel from 15 gal to 13.8 gal and adds 905 lb
- Dealer sheets split on whether this engine is rated 50.8 or 51.5 hp gross; the stated 37.9 kW converts to 50.8, which is the figure used here
- A diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalyst are part of the package, with regeneration cycles to match