John Deere 4044M HST/PRT vs. John Deere 4052M HST/PRT
A straight, spec-by-spec look for cut buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere 4044M HST/PRT right for you?
When a Customer is weighing the 4044M against the 4052M, the conversation usually starts with one question: do you actually need that extra horsepower? The 4052M does carry a real power advantage, putting out 50.8 gross hp compared to the 4044M's 42.5 hp, and its PTO output runs about 6 to 7 hp higher depending on transmission. If you are running a large finish mower on rolling ground for hours at a stretch, that headroom matters. But for most Customers using a compact utility tractor for loader work, light tillage, a mid-mount mower, or property maintenance, the 4044M delivers everything they need without paying for capacity that sits unused.
What stands out when you look past the power numbers is how much these two tractors share. Identical hydraulic flow on both the steering and implement circuits, the same Category 1 hitch, the same 2,500-pound lift capacity, the same 73-inch wheelbase, and the same transmission options. The 4044M is also slightly heavier in open-station trim, which can actually help with front loader stability on uneven terrain.
If your workload fits the 4044M's power band, you get a capable, well-supported tractor at a lower price point, backed by the same Koenig parts and service network across Indiana and Ohio. Stop in and talk through your specific jobs with our team, and we can help you decide which model genuinely fits your operation.
| Specification | John Deere 4044M HST/PRT | John Deere 4052M HST/PRT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power (gross) | SAE J1995 rated power: 31.7 kW 42.5 hp 43.1 PS at 2600 rpm | SAE J1995 rated power: 37.9 kW 50.8 hp 51.5 PS at 2600 rpm |
| Power take-off (PTO) power | PowrReverser transmission: 25 kWh 33.6 hp eHydro transmission: 24.1 kW 32.3 hp Per SAE J1995 | 29.2 kW 39.1 hp |
| Steering hydraulics | 23.5 L/min 6.2 gpm | 23.5 L/min 6.2 gpm |
| Implement hydraulics | 42.3 L/min 11.2 gpm | 42.3 L/min 11.2 gpm |
| Hitch type | Category 1 | Category 1 |
| Lift capacity, 24-in. behind link arms | 1135 kg 2500 lb | 1135 kg 2500 lb |
| Standard transmission; forward/reverse | PowrReverser transmission | PowrReverser transmission |
| Cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Approximate shipping weight (open-station; cab) | OOS: 1705 kg 3759 lb Cab: Not applicable | Open station with hydrostatic transmission: 1664 kg 3668 lb Cab with hydrostatic transmission: Not applicable Open station with PowrReverser transmission: 1703 kg 3754 lb Cab with PowrReverser: Not applicable |
| Wheelbase | 185.5 cm 73 in. | 185.5 cm 73 in. |
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