used 2016 4044r?

[hayden]

The approximate shipping weight of a John Deere 4044R tractor with a 440R loader is around 3770 pounds (1710 kg) for the open station version. The 440R loader itself adds approximately 302 kg (665 lbs) in base weight

This is really only an issue if you plan to trailer the machine.... but those weights strike me as low, or perhaps just incomplete. I have a similar capcity loader on my Kubota L5740 and the loader w/o bucket is 1000. Then add the bucket weight which is 400 lbs. Also, you will likely need to have the rear tires filled and/or have wheel weights to safely and constructively use the loader. That will add another 1000 to 1500 lbs.

My machine with loader and bucket and nothing else is about 7500 lbs. I would expect a similarly ballasted 4066 to be right around the same weight. That's a very significant difference vs about 4500 lbs if you are towing with a small to medium size pickup.

 

[ArlyA]

I asked a local buddy of his experience on a 4044. ----------------------------
I put roughly 200 hours on it in 2019. We mostly used it for hauling fill, pulling stumps, and installing gates. It worked great for what we needed it for. I don’t believe we ever had any issues with it and I can’t think of anything we didn’t like about it. It had just the right amount of power to do everything we wanted. The backhoe came attached and it was never taken off. It looks like it’s pretty easy to remove. Just a few pins and the hydraulic quick disconnects.

 

[rScotty]

Looking at a 2016 4044r with a self leveling loader. has around 950 hours. $32,999 with hydro tranny. What's your thoughts on that price?View attachment 3373770

I like the tires and what we see of the general condition. Seems reasonable if you like it. But shouldn't it come with a FEL bucket?
Price doesn't mean much when looking at low hour tractors. What is important is how it runs and how it has been cared for. I prefer buying used, and always want to know some history on any used equipment - either a conversation with the old owner or service records. Often both.
rScotty

 

[ArlyA]

I like the tires and what we see of the general condition. Seems reasonable if you like it. But shouldn't it come with a FEL bucket?
Price doesn't mean much when looking at low hour tractors. What is important is how it runs and how it has been cared for. I prefer buying used, and always want to know some history on any used equipment - either a conversation with the old owner or service records. Often both.
rScotty

It does have a bucket,