JOHN DEERE 744K II WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The John Deere 744K-II wheel loader is a high-performance machine designed for heavy-duty material handling and construction tasks. It features a Tier 4 Final compliant PowerTech PSS 6090 engine delivering 303 hp (226 kW) at 1500 rpm with 1073 lb-ft torque and a 50% torque rise, ensuring strong lugging and responsive power for demanding applications. The powershift transmission coupled with a front locking and rear open differential drives a drivetrain optimized for durability and efficiency. The loader offers a breakout force of 42,697 lbs (19,367 kg) and a bucket capacity ranging from 5.3 to 5.9 cubic yards (4 to 4.5 m³), with heaped capacity at 5.3 cu yds, suitable for a variety of materials. It has a large fuel tank capacity of 126 gallons (477 liters) and a hydraulic tank capacity of 43.7 gallons (163 liters), powered by a piston pump with 130 amps alternator output, and a system pressure of 222.7 psi (15,360 kPa). Its dimensions include a height to top of cab of 11.5 ft (3 m), hinge pin max lift height of 14.1 ft (4 m), reach at max lift and dump of 6.3 ft (2 m), length with bucket on ground of 29.6 ft (9 m), width over tires 10.2 ft (3 m), wheelbase 11.4 ft (3 m), and a turning circle of 46.8 ft (14 m). Braking is provided by hydraulic wet disc brakes on all wheels with a wet multi-disc parking brake. Standard tires are 26.5 R25. The loader’s operating weight is approximately 55,808 lbs (25,314 kg), featuring a ride control system for smooth operation and improved cycle times, making it well-suited for construction, quarry, and mining operations needing power, stability, and efficiency.