How often should I change the oil in a John Deere 4044M?

Change the oil in the John Deere 4044M every 600 hours of run time. Because it is measured in engine hours, log the hour-meter reading rather than a date.

What is the maintenance schedule for a John Deere 4044M?

The John Deere 4044M is serviced on engine hours, not miles. Key intervals include Lubrication Points (every 50 hours), Engine Oil & Filter (every 600 hours), Air Filter (every 600 hours). Track the hour meter and service each item when its interval comes due.

Does the John Deere 4044M track maintenance by hours or miles?

By hours. Small engines and heavy equipment log run time on an hour meter, so their service intervals are hours-based. ServiceSage Auto tracks the John Deere 4044M by hours and reminds you when each service is due.

John Deere 4044M Maintenance Schedule

John Deere 4044M maintenance — the short answer

Oil: John Deere Plus-50 II preferred; John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme also preferred. Other oils must meet API CJ-4 or CK-4, ACEA E6 or E9, or JASO DH-2. Viscosity: SAE 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30. · 5.3 L (5.6 qt) · every 600 hrs
Engine: Diesel
Tracked by: engine hours, not miles

John Deere 4044M maintenance schedule by engine hours

Interval	Service	Details
Every 50 hours	Lubrication Points	Lubricate machine every 50 hrs. Grease trunnions when used in wet land applications every 10 hrs or daily. Preferred grease: John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease; NLGI No. 2 acceptable. Lubricate lift link grease fitting; lubricate ball joints and drawbar with SUPER LUBE lubricant.
Every 600 hours	Engine Oil & Filter	Oil: John Deere Plus-50 II preferred; John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme also preferred. Other oils must meet API CJ-4 or CK-4, ACEA E6 or E9, or JASO DH-2. Viscosity: SAE 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30. \| Capacity: 5.3 L (5.6 qt) - Change engine oil and filter every 200 hrs; if less than 200 hrs of operation, change every 600 hrs or annually per schedule wording.
Every 600 hours	Air Filter	Service air filter element, intake, hoses, and clamps every 600 hrs; inspect air restriction indicator every 200 hrs.
Every 600 hours	Fuel Filter	Check primary fuel filter and service water separator every 400 hrs or annually; replace final fuel filter every 400 hrs or annually. Drain water from fuel tank and replace fuel filter every 600 hrs.
Every 1,200 hours	Hydraulic Fluid & Filter	John Deere HY-Gard (J20D) transmission oil; Low Viscosity Hy-Gard recommended. Factory filled with HY-Gard. Transmission and hydraulic capacity: 47.3 L (12.5 gal). Change transmission oil and filter every 400 hrs; transmission oil can be changed every 1200 hrs or 3 years if specific requirements are met.
Every 1,200 hours	Transmission/Hydrostatic Fluid	John Deere HY-Gard (J20D); Low Viscosity Hy-Gard recommended. Transmission oil and filter every 400 hrs; oil can be changed every 1200 hrs or 3 years if specific requirements are met.
Every 6,000 hours	Coolant Flush	Drain, flush, and refill engine cooling system every 2000 hrs or every 2 years if coolant is not checked annually or not serviced with pre-diluted John Deere COOL-GARD II; every 6000 hrs or every 6 years if coolant is checked annually and serviced with pre-diluted John Deere COOL-GARD II.

John Deere 4044M specifications

Type: Compact Tractor
Engine: Diesel
Oil type: John Deere Plus-50 II preferred; John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme also preferred. Other oils must meet API CJ-4 or CK-4, ACEA E6 or E9, or JASO DH-2. Viscosity: SAE 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30.
Oil capacity: 5.3 L (5.6 qt)

John Deere 4044M items without a fixed hour interval

Battery Inspection: No explicit battery inspection interval stated; service battery safely and check electrolyte level as required.