John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 444K Z-Bar ➔

Bucket

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	18,104.00 lbs (8,210.43 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.50 cu yd (1.91 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.10 cu yd (1.61 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.80 ft (2.68 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	22.60 ft (6.89 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Wheelbase	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Width Over Tires	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Engine

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Displacement	276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	E 4045H Tier III certified
Make	John Deere
Net Power	128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm
Torque Rise	32%

Hydraulic System

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1 seconds
Lower Time	2.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	37.00 gpm (140.05 lpm)
Pump Type	variable displacement axial piston
Raise Time	5.9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3600 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.70 gal (17.79 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Fuel Capacity	64.00 gal (242.24 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.10 gal (91.22 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	24,372.20 lbs (11,053.15 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	2.50 cu yd (1.91 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Static Tipping Weight	20,447.90 lbs (9,273.42 kg)
Tire Size	17.5 R 25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.90 gal (18.55 l)
Turning Radius	15.60 ft (4.75 m)

Transmission

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.40 mph (36.05 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.80 mph (25.43 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Countershaft powershift

Weights

John Deere 444K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	24,372.00 lbs (11,053.06 kg)

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