2003 - 2023 JOHN DEERE 444K HIGH-LIFT WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The John Deere 444K High-Lift Wheel Loader is a robust and versatile machine engineered for demanding construction and material handling tasks. Powered by a turbocharged, charge-air-cooled E 4045H Tier III certified 4-cylinder engine, it delivers 128 hp (95 kW) at 2,100 rpm and 32% torque rise, ensuring strong performance across a range of applications. The loader features a high-lift boom configuration, providing a hinge pin maximum height of 13.2 ft (4 m) and a dump clearance at max raise of 10 ft (3 m), ideal for loading trucks and clearing obstacles. The bucket offers a heaped capacity of 2.5 cu yds (2 m³) and a struck capacity of 2.1 cu yds (2 m³), with a width of 8.4 ft (2 m). The hydraulic system utilizes a variable displacement axial piston pump, delivering 37 gal/min (140 l/min) flow and a relief valve setting of 3,600 psi, enabling fast cycle times: 5.9 seconds to raise, 1 second to dump, and 2.4 seconds to lower. The loader has a breakout force of 16,656 lbs (7,555 kg) and a static tipping weight of 17,392.3 lbs (7,889 kg). With a wheelbase of 9.1 ft (3 m), a length with bucket on ground of 24.3 ft (7 m), and a width over tires of 8 ft (2 m), the 444K balances maneuverability and stability. The operating weight is 24,621.3 lbs (11,168 kg), and the machine is equipped with a 24V electrical system, 80A alternator, and 17.5 R 25 tires. The transmission is a countershaft, powershift type with four forward and three reverse gears, supporting a top forward speed of 22.4 mph (35 kph) and 15.8 mph (24 kph) in reverse.