The John Deere 444H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and general construction applications. It is part of John Deere's H-series lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, construction sites, agriculture, and municipal work. The 444H features a diesel engine, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. Typical configurations may include general-purpose, multipurpose, or high-capacity buckets, along with optional attachments. The machine is valued for its maneuverability, operator visibility, and versatility in loading and site support tasks.
Bucket
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
16,592.00 lbs (7,526.01 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
2.5 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck
2.1 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Dump Clearance At Max Lift
8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Fork Tine Length
4.01 ft (1.22 m)
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Height
10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.26 ft (3.13 m)
Hinge Pin Max Height
11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Extended
22.03 ft (6.71 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Standard
17.64 ft (5.38 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Extended
11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Standard
7.15 ft (2.18 m)
Length
22.08 ft (6.73 m)
Length W/ Bucket On Ground
22.09 ft (6.73 m)
Length With Out Forks On Ground
18.98 ft (5.79 m)
Max Lift Height
11.18 ft (3.41 m)
Reach At Max Height And Dump
3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Weight
21,457.00 lbs (9,732.74 kg)
Wheelbase
9.03 ft (2.75 m)
Width
7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Width Over Tires
7.65 ft (2.33 m)
Engine
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
4045T
Gross Power
115.40 hp (86.06 kw)
Max Torque
325.00 lbs ft (440.64 nm)
Net Power
110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic System
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
1.1 sec
Lower Time
2.6 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
36.00 gpm (136.26 lpm)
Pump Type
Piston Pump
Raise Time
5 sec
Relief Valve Setting
3600 psi
Operational
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity
48.00 gal (181.68 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
28.10 gal (106.36 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
21,457.00 lbs (9,732.74 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation
24 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Static Tipping Load - Bucket
16,021.00 lbs (7,267.01 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Forks
9,621.00 lbs (4,364.02 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Material Handler
7,145.00 lbs (3,240.92 kg)
Tire Size
17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Turning Radius
15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Transmission
John Deere 444H Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward
24.80 mph (39.91 kph)
Max Speed Reverse
16.30 mph (26.23 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
3
Transmission Type
Power Shift
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