SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 440 vs Case 580B Construction King
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 440 and the Case 580B Construction King. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 4402005.0 kg (Gas: 4078.5 lbs (1850.0 kg) Diesel: 4420.3 lbs)
Case 580B Construction King5000.0 kg (Diesel tractor: 4166.7 lbs (1890.0 kg) With loader and backhoe: 11023.1 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 440 Backhoe Loaders | Case 580B Construction King Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2005.0 kg (Gas: 4078.5 lbs (1850.0 kg) Diesel: 4420.3 lbs) | 5000.0 kg (Diesel tractor: 4166.7 lbs (1890.0 kg) With loader and backhoe: 11023.1 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Hydrostatic |
| Years Made | 1958-1960 | 1971-1976 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | J.I. Case G159B |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1857 cc (113.3 cu in.) | 2605 cc (159.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) | 8.89 cm (3.50 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1.000 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.42:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 215.0 cm (84.6 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39.7 l (10.5 gal) | 83.3 l (22.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 2.8 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 1.7 MPH) | 19.3 km/h (Forward: 18.0 MPH (29.0 km/h) Reverse: 12.0 MPH) |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station, ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Industrial: 6.00-16, 7.50-16 | Industrial: 7.50×16 |
| Rear Tires | Industrial: 12-28, 12-26, 13-26 | Industrial: 14.9×24 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Valves | 1 | — |
| Horsepower | — | 32.1 kW (43.1 HP) |
| Length | — | 660.0 cm (Tractor: 116.9 in. (297.0 cm) With loader and backhoe: 259.8 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Optional |
| Torque Power | — | 1250 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 165.4 N·m (122.0 lb-ft) |
| Rated RPM | — | 1900 RPM |
| Height | — | 177.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 69.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 35.0 cm (13.8 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Differental mechanical disc/band |
| Total Flow | — | 98.4 LPM (1.900 rpm: 24.0 GPM (90.8 LPM) 2.100 rpm: 26.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 151.7 bar (2200.0 psi) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

