JOHN DEERE 824J HIGH-LIFT WHEEL LOADER

The John Deere 824J High-Lift Wheel Loader is a heavy-duty machine designed for optimal material handling with superior lifting capability. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged charge air cooled John Deere 6125H engine with a displacement of 766 cubic inches (12.5 L), delivering 275 horsepower at 2000 rpm and a peak torque of 1,115 lb-ft at 1200 rpm, with a notable 54% torque rise. The loader’s hydraulic system includes a variable axial piston pump with a capacity of 112 gallons per minute, operating at 3600 psi relief valve setting, achieving a dump time of 1.5 seconds and raising time of 6.1 seconds. The bucket has a breakout force of 45,258 lbs and a 10-foot width, offering a heaped capacity of approximately 5.3 cubic yards and a struck capacity of 4.5 cubic yards, with a maximum dump clearance of 12 feet at max raise. Dimensionally, the loader measures 30.5 feet in length with the bucket on the ground, 11.6 feet in height to the cab top, with a hinge pin max height of 16 feet, and wheelbase of 11.2 feet. It provides a turning radius of 20.2 feet. Operating weight is approximately 57,304 lbs, with static tipping weight at 36,354 lbs. Fuel tank capacity is 122 gallons, supported by fluid capacities including 38 gallons for hydraulics and 10.1 gallons for engine oil. The transmission is an automatic powershift with four forward and three reverse gears, providing max speeds of 24.5 mph forward and 19.3 mph reverse. The loader’s 26.5 R25 tires and 24V electrical system enhance mobility and operational reliability in heavy construction or industrial environments.