John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 744H ➔

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	5.30 cu yd (4.05 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)
Bucket Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	28.20 ft (8.60 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Wheelbase	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Width Over Tires	9.70 ft (2.96 m)

Engine

John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement	766.00 cu in (12,552.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	6125A
Gross Power	283.00 hp (211.04 kw)
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 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	104.00 gpm (393.64 lpm)
Pump Type	Piston Pump
Raise Time	6.6 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3200 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 744H Wheel Loader Operating Specifications 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 volts
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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