# 1997 John Deere 444H for Sale in South Mills, NC **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $34,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89469027 - **Year:** 1997 - **Manufacturer:** John Deere - **Model:** 444H - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** CEG-DW444HX564292 - **Stock number:** 13-9392 - **Location:** South Mills, NC ## Description Enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, JRB hydraulic quick coupler with bucket and forks., Pre emission (NO DEF) John Deere diesel engine, tight, good brakes, no leaks, good tires. ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **hours:** 11579 - **airconditioning:** Yes - **heater:** Yes - **tiretype:** Bias - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **hydraux:** Yes - **quickattach:** Yes - **accondition:** Good - **fronttirepercentremaining:** 60 - **reartirepercentremaining:** 60 - **scale:** No - **turbo:** Yes - **numforwardspeeds:** 4 - **operatorcontrols:** Joystick - **coupler:** Yes - **highlift:** No - **telescoping:** No - **bucket:** Yes - **remotecontrol:** No - **numfenders:** 4 - **camera:** No - **fenders:** Yes - **heatedseat:** No - **telematics:** No - **objectdetection:** No ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 16592 lbs (7526.01 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2.5 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 2.1 cu yd ### Dimensions - **Dump Clearance At Max Lift:** 8.66 ft (2.64 m) - **Fork Tine Length:** 4.01 ft (1.22 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.17 ft (0.36 m) - **Height:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.26 ft (3.13 m) - **Hinge Pin Max Height:** 11.83 ft (3.61 m) - **Hook Height At Max Lift - Extended:** 22.03 ft (6.71 m) - **Hook Height At Max Lift - Standard:** 17.64 ft (5.38 m) - **Hook Reach At Max Lift - Extended:** 11.6 ft (3.54 m) - **Hook Reach At Max Lift - Standard:** 7.15 ft (2.18 m) - **Length:** 22.0833 ft (6.73 m) - **Length W/ Bucket On Ground:** 22.09 ft (6.73 m) - **Length With Out Forks On Ground:** 18.98 ft (5.79 m) - **Max Lift Height:** 11.18 ft (3.41 m) - **Reach At Max Height And Dump:** 3.6 ft (1.1 m) - **Weight:** 21457 lbs (9732.74 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 9.03 ft (2.75 m) - **Width:** 7.5 ft (2.29 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 7.65 ft (2.33 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Displacement:** 276 cu in (4522.84 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2240 - **Engine Model:** 4045T - **Gross Power:** 115.4 hp (86.06 kw) - **Max Torque:** 325 lbs ft (440.64 nm) - **Net Power:** 110 hp (82.03 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm - **Torque Measured @:** 1400 rpm ### Hydraulic System - **Dump Time:** 1.1 sec - **Lower Time:** 2.6 sec - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 36 gpm (136.26 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Piston Pump - **Raise Time:** 5 sec - **Relief Valve Setting:** 3600 psi ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 55 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 5.1 gal (19.3 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3.4 gal (12.87 l) - **Front Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 48 gal (181.68 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 28.1 gal (106.36 l) - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 21457 lbs (9732.74 kg) - **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 24 degrees - **Rear Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Static Tipping Load - Bucket:** 16021 lbs (7267.01 kg) - **Static Tipping Load - Forks:** 9621 lbs (4364.02 kg) - **Static Tipping Load - Material Handler:** 7145 lbs (3240.92 kg) - **Tire Size:** 17.5-25 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 3.4 gal (12.87 l) - **Turning Radius:** 15.5 ft (4.72 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed Forward:** 24.8 mph (39.91 kph) - **Max Speed Reverse:** 16.3 mph (26.23 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Transmission Type:** Power Shift ## About this model The John Deere 444H 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, landscaping, agriculture, and light to medium-duty construction applications. The 444H features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site mobility. Typical uses include moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. As a wheel loader, the 444H is valued for its versatility, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. ## Photos ![1997 John Deere 444H](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461915&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynoX9s4C5hTedV0s%2bMlILaxn) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461919&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynqTtKG9JpqHxm%2bmEfJqJFhG) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461917&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynrFJX01PiG76iceJz19Wq4e) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461927&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynqqtUci4Y%2fYWnQMvSl9fJ3u) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461929&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynqcvmMfcaUSOX9kk%2fW6KYRa) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461928&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynoVG2ukF3RsMuwiPwna2bDQ) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461931&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynpHx9NU7NQCJJVf4CNcnuV3) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461914&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynppLWYbRVEgntV1k8mhDY0l) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461921&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynq086yjFUYi6Rz%2f%2fA2z6sXR) ![1997 John Deere 444H photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11050461925&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=YJDrAfCqynpV95rjf1iOAaFfviEyEpLu)