- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
- Model: 644H ➔
The John Deere 644H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading, and general construction work. It is part of John Deere's H-series loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadbuilding, site preparation, and industrial applications. The 644H features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to repetitive loading cycles. Typical configurations include general-purpose, light material, and heavy-duty buckets, along with optional attachments for specialized tasks. Known for its balance of lift capacity, breakout force, and maneuverability, the 644H remains a recognized mid-size wheel loader in the used equipment market.
Bucket
| Breakout Force | 28,976 lbs (13,143 kg)
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| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - struck | 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
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Dimensions
| Dump Clearance at Max Lift | 9 ft (3 m)
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| Fork Tine Length | 5 ft (2 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Hinge Pin Max Height | 14 ft (4 m)
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| Length w/ Bucket on Ground | 27 ft (8 m)
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| Length with out Forks on Ground | 28 ft (9 m)
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| Max Lift Height | 13 ft (4 m)
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| Reach at Max Height and Dump | 4 ft (1 m)
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| Wheelbase | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 10 ft (3 m)
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Engine
| Aspiration | Turbocharged
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| Displacement | 496 cu in (8,128 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | 6081H
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| Gross Power | 180 hp (134 kw)
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| Max Torque | 755 lbs ft (1,024 nm)
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| Net Power | 221 hp (165 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm
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| Torque Measured @ | 1300 rpm
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| Torque Rise | 75%
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.4 seconds
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| Lower Time | 3 seconds
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 68 gpm (257 lpm)
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| Pump Type | Piston Pump
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| Raise Time | 6.2 seconds
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| Relief Valve Setting | 3600 psi
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 55 amps
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| Fuel Capacity | 100 gal (379 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Operating Weight | 38,876 lbs (17,634 kg)
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| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 degrees
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| Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 31,210 lbs (14,157 kg)
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| Static Tipping Load - Forks | 22,782 lbs (10,334 kg)
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| Tire Size | 23.5-25
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| Turning Radius | 18 ft (6 m)
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Transmission
| Max Speed Forward | 22 mph (35 kph)
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| Max Speed Reverse | 16 mph (25 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Transmission Type | Power Shift
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