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John Deere 444H Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 444H ➔

John Deere 444H wheel loader is a mid-size articulated loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site support applications. It is commonly used in construction, aggregate, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 444H features a diesel engine, hydraulic lift and bucket systems, and a four-wheel-drive drivetrain for traction on uneven ground. Typical configurations include general-purpose, multipurpose, and material-handling buckets, along with optional quick couplers and auxiliary hydraulics. The machine is known for balanced maneuverability, operator visibility, and service access. Specifications may vary by year, attachment package, and regional configuration.

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Bucket

Breakout Force	16,592.00 lbs (7,526.01 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.50 cu yd (1.91 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.10 cu yd (1.61 cu m)

Dimensions

Dump Clearance at Max Lift	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Fork Tine Length	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Hinge Pin Max Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Hook Reach at Max Lift - extended	11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Length w/ Bucket on Ground	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Length with out Forks on Ground	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Max Lift Height	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Reach at Max Height and Dump	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Wheelbase	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Width Over Tires	7.70 ft (2.35 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	4045T
Gross Power	115.40 hp (86.06 kw)
Max Torque	325.00 lbs ft (440.64 nm)
Net Power	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.1 seconds
Lower Time	2.6 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	36.00 gpm (136.26 lpm)
Pump Type	Piston Pump
Raise Time	5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3600 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	48.00 gal (181.68 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	28.10 gal (106.36 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	21,457.00 lbs (9,732.74 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Static Tipping Load - Bucket	16,021.00 lbs (7,267.01 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Forks	9,621.00 lbs (4,364.02 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Material Handler	7,145.00 lbs (3,240.92 kg)
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Turning Radius	15.50 ft (4.72 m)

Transmission

Max Speed Forward	24.80 mph (39.91 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	16.30 mph (26.23 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Power Shift

John Deere 444Hs currently for sale

A 1997 John Deere 444H From Brandt Tractor LTD for $26,455.00 USD

A John Deere 444H From MacAllister Machinery – North for $19,900.00 USD

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