The John Deere 744H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction work. It is part of John Deere's H-series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, construction sites, and industrial material operations. The 744H features a diesel engine, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. Typical applications include truck loading, site preparation, and material transfer. Known for its heavy-duty frame and operator-focused cab layout, the 744H remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for mid-size wheel loader applications.
Bucket
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
37,821.00 lbs (17,155.34 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
5.25 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck
5 cu yd
Bucket Width
9.98 ft (3.04 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
9.99 ft (3.04 m)
Dimensions
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.53 ft (0.47 m)
Height
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
11.55 ft (3.52 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
14.05 ft (4.28 m)
Length
28.17 ft (8.59 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
28.17 ft (8.59 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
4.17 ft (1.27 m)
Weight
50,298.00 lbs (22,814.82 kg)
Wheelbase
11.16 ft (3.40 m)
Width
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width Over Tires
9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Engine
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement
766.00 cu in (12,552.52 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6125A
Gross Power
283.00 hp (211.04 kw)
Max Torque
943.00 lbs ft (1,278.52 nm)
Net Power
260.00 hp (193.89 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Torque Measured @
1500 rpm
Torque Rise
45 %
Hydraulic System
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
1.5 sec
Lower Time
3 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
104.00 gpm (393.64 lpm)
Pump Type
Piston Pump
Raise Time
6.6 sec
Relief Valve Setting
3200 psi
Operational
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Fuel Capacity
114.00 gal (431.49 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
50,298.50 lbs (22,815.04 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation
26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Static Tipping Weight
37,897.50 lbs (17,190.04 kg)
Tire Size
26.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Transmission
John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
24.50 mph (39.43 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
19.30 mph (31.06 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
3
Transmission Type
Power Shift
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