The John Deere 824K High-Lift Wheel Loader is a robust, high-performance machine engineered for demanding material handling and loading applications. Powered by a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, charge air cooled 6135H Tier III certified engine, it delivers 333 hp (248 kW) at 1,600 rpm and 1,194 lb-ft of torque at 900 rpm, with a 59% torque rise for exceptional lugging ability. The loader features a countershaft powershift transmission with four forward and three reverse gears, providing smooth shifting and a top speed of 24.9 mph forward and 18.8 mph reverse. Its hydraulic system utilizes two variable displacement, load-sensing axial piston pumps, offering a flow capacity of 135.6 gal/min (511 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3,650 psi, enabling fast cycle times: 5.9 seconds to raise, 2.6 seconds to lower, and 1.3 seconds to dump. The high-lift linkage achieves a hinge pin height of 16 ft (5 m) and a dump clearance of 12 ft (4 m) at maximum raise, with a reach of 5.4 ft (2 m) at full lift and dump. The loader is equipped with a 6.1 cu yd (5 m³) heaped bucket, 5.3 cu yd (4 m³) struck, and a bucket width of 10.8 ft (3 m), delivering a breakout force of 39,570 lbs (17,949 kg). With a length of 32.1 ft (10 m), width of 10.1 ft (3 m), and height of 11.5 ft (3 m), the 824K High-Lift offers a ground clearance of 1.6 ft (0.5 m) and a wheelbase of 11.4 ft (3 m). The operating weight is 56,634.6 lbs (25,689 kg), and it features 26.5 R 25 tires, a 24V electrical system, and a 124.1 gal (469 l) fuel capacity.