John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 744K Z-Bar ➔

Bucket

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	42,805.00 lbs (19,416.05 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	5.24 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	4.45 cu yd
Bucket Width	10.73 ft (3.27 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.98 ft (3.04 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.51 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.05 ft (4.28 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	29.57 ft (9.01 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.04 ft (1.23 m)
Wheelbase	11.36 ft (3.46 m)
Width Over Tires	9.71 ft (2.96 m)

Engine

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Displacement	548.00 cu in (8,980.13 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6090H, Tier III certified
Max Torque	1,074.00 lbs ft (1,456.13 nm)
Net Power	304.00 hp (226.70 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm
Torque Rise	47 %

Hydraulic System

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Flow Capacity	136.10 gpm (515.14 lpm)
Pump Type	two variable displacement, load-sensing axial piston
Raise Time	5.9 sec
Relief Valve Setting	3288 psi

Operational

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Fuel Capacity	123.90 gal (468.96 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	42.10 gal (159.35 l)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	53,312.20 lbs (24,182.04 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Static Tipping Weight	43,922.70 lbs (19,923.03 kg)
Tire Size	26.5 R 25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Turning Radius	20.70 ft (6.31 m)

Transmission

John Deere 744K Z-Bar Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	18.80 mph (30.26 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift

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