1997-2001 JOHN DEERE 624K HIGH LIFT WHEEL LOADERS

Technical Description

The John Deere 624K High-Lift Wheel Loader is a robust mid-size machine engineered for demanding material handling applications. It features a 6-cylinder, turbocharged charge air cooled 6068H engine with Tier III certification, delivering 198 hp at 1,800 rpm and 55% torque rise for reliable performance. The loader’s hydraulic system utilizes a variable displacement axial piston pump, providing 59 gal/min (223 L/min) flow and a relief valve setting of 3,675 psi, ensuring efficient cycle times with a 5.9-second raise, 2.7-second lower, and 1.3-second dump. The loader’s Z-bar high-lift linkage offers a maximum dump clearance of 10.6 ft (3 m) and a hinge pin height of 14.2 ft (4 m), with a 3.6 cu yd (2 m³) heaped bucket capacity and 25,884 lbs (11,741 kg) breakout force. The loader measures 26.9 ft (8 m) in length with bucket on ground, 8.8 ft (2 m) in width over tires, and 10.9 ft (3 m) in height to the top of the cab, with a 10.2 ft (3 m) wheelbase and 1.3 ft (0.4 m) ground clearance. It is equipped with a countershaft powershift transmission, offering 4 forward and 3 reverse gears, with a top speed of 24.6 mph (39 kph) forward and 16 mph (26 kph) reverse. The operating weight is 33,772.7 lbs (15,319 kg), and the loader features a 24V electrical system, 80A alternator, and 20.5 R 25 tires. Fluid capacities include 93 gal (352 L) fuel, 29.1 gal (110 L) hydraulic fluid, 7.2 gal (27 L) cooling system, 5.1 gal (19 L) engine oil, 5.9 gal (19 L) front axle/diff, 4.5 gal (15 L) rear axle/diff, and 5.6 gal (19 L) transmission.