Technical Description
The John Deere 524K High-Lift Wheel Loader is a robust mid-size loader engineered for demanding material handling tasks. It features a 6-cylinder, turbocharged charge air cooled E 6068H engine, Tier III certified, delivering 146 hp (109 kW) at 2,000 rpm and 47% torque rise, with a displacement of 414 cu in. The loader’s hydraulic system utilizes a variable displacement axial piston pump, providing a flow capacity of 43.6 gal/min (163 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3,625 psi, ensuring responsive and efficient operation. Bucket breakout force reaches 22,394 lbs (10,158 kg), with a heaped capacity of 2.8 cu yds (2 m³) and a struck capacity of 2.3 cu yds (2 m³). The bucket width is 8.4 ft (2 m), and dump clearance at max raise is 10.3 ft (3 m). The hinge pin maximum height is 13.6 ft (4 m), with a reach at max lift and dump of 3.3 ft (1 m). The loader measures 25.2 ft (8 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, has a wheelbase of 9.7 ft (3 m), and a width over tires of 8.4 ft (2 m). Ground clearance is 1.4 ft (0.4 m), and the top of the cab stands at 10.7 ft (3 m). The operating weight is 27,500.5 lbs (12,474 kg), with a static tipping weight of 19,290.5 lbs (8,750 kg). The transmission is a countershaft, powershift type with four forward and three reverse gears, offering a maximum forward speed of 22.4 mph (35 kph) and reverse speed of 15 mph (24 kph). The loader is equipped with 20.5 R 25 tires and a 24V electrical system with an 80-amp alternator. Fluid capacities include 85.9 gal (322 l) fuel, 24.1 gal (91 l) hydraulic, 6.1 gal (23 l) cooling, 5.1 gal (19 l) engine oil, 4.5 gal (15 l) front axle/diff, 4.5 gal (15 l) rear axle/diff, and 4.9 gal (15 l) transmission.
