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John Deere

444K High-Lift

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
24,621 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
2.50 yd³
Net Power
128.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight24,621 lb
Fuel Capacity64.0 gal
Tire Size17.5 R 25
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity24.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight17,392 lb
Operating Voltage24 V
Turning Radius187 in
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity4.7 gal
Rear Axle Oscillation24 °
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 A
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity5.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity4.9 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelE 4045H Tier III certified
Displacement276 in³
Power Measured @2,100 rpm
Net Power128.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
Torque Rise32.0 %

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity37.0 gal/min
Raise Time5.9 s
Lower Time2.4 s
Dump Time1.0 s
Relief Valve Setting3,600 psi
Pump Typevariable displacement axial piston

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Height - Top of Cab126 in
Wheelbase109 in
Width Over Tires96 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump42 in
Length with Bucket on Ground292 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height158 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward22.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse15.8 mph
Transmission TypeCountershaft powershift
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears3

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped2.50 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck2.11 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise120 in
Breakout Force16,656 lb
Bucket Width101 in

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