The John Deere 724K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of John Deere's K-Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadbuilding, site preparation, and industrial material movement. The 724K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and bucket functions, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. Typical attachments include general-purpose buckets, multipurpose buckets, forks, and material-handling tools. The model is valued for its balance of lift capacity, breakout force, and maneuverability in medium-duty loading operations.
General Specifications
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
4.0 - 4.75 (3.1 - 3.6) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power
264 (197) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type
Deere PSX 6090 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height
9.7 (2.9) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight
48,988 (22,200) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Bucket
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
34,408.00 lbs (15,607.23 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Smallest
4.10 cu yd (3.13 cu m)
Largest bucket capacity
4.80 cu yd (3.67 cu m)
Capacities
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Capacities specifications
Heaped Capacity
4.20 cu yd (3.21 cu m)
Hydraulic Tank
27.80 gal (105.22 l)
Transmission
6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Dimensions
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab
11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
13.60 ft (4.15 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground
27.00 ft (8.23 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Turning Circle
43.50 ft (13.26 m)
Wheelbase
10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Width Over Tires
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Driveline
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Driveline specifications
Differential lock
Front- Locking Rear- Open
Parking Brake Type
Wet Multi Disc - Transmission
Ride control system
Optional
Service Brake - Location
Axle Inboard
Service Brake Actuation
Hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Wet Disc
Tire size - Standard
23.5 R25
Engine
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Alternator
130 amps
Displacement
549.30 cu in (9,001.43 cu cm)
Emission level
Tier 4
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Model
Powertech PSX 6090
Engine Output-Net
264.20 hp (197.02 kw)
Make
Deere PowerTech
Net Power
264.00 hp (196.87 kw)
Pump
Piston
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
System Voltage
24 V
Torque
856.40 lbs ft (1,161.11 nm)
Torque Rise
61%
Transmission Type
Powershift
Operating Specifications
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Fuel Capacity
104.90 gal (397.05 l)
Operating Weight
42,811.60 lbs (19,419.04 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity
5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Transmission
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Pump Flow
78.50 gpm (297.12 lpm)
System Pressure
251.7 psi
Weights
John Deere 724K Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
48,988.00 lbs (22,220.61 kg)
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