John Deere 444J Wheel Loader Specs
 
Engine
Type John Deere PowerTech 4045H
complies with EPA Tier 2 regulations
Cylinders 4
Valves per Cylinder 2
Displacement 276 cu. in. (4.5 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249) 125 hp (90 kW) @ 2,000 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249) 375 lb. ft. (505 Nm) @ 1,400 rpm
Aspiration turbocharged and charge air cooled
Air Cleaner dual element dry type; restriction indicator in cab
Fan Drive hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan aft of coolers
Electrical System 24 volt with 80-amp alternator
Batteries (two 12 volt) 950 CCA

 

Transmission
Travel Speeds
        Gear 1
        Gear 2
        Gear 3
        Gear 4		 Forward
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
14.9 mph (24.0 km/h)
23.4 mph (37.7 km/h)		 Reverse
4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)
8.1 mph (13.1 km/h)
15.7 mph (25.3 km/h)
 

 

Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank (with ground level fueling) 65 gal. (246 L)
Cooling System 22 qt. (21 L)
Engine Oil, Including Filter 18.5 qt. (17.5 L)
Transmission, Including Filter 19.5 qt. (18.5 L)
Differential (front and rear, each axle) 18 qt. (17 L)
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filters 25.5 gal. (96.5 L)
Wet-Disc Parking Brake 10 oz. (0.3 L)

 

Hydraulic System / Steering 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3) bucket with bolt on cutting edge
Maximum Lift Capacity Standard Z Bar High Lift Z Bar
     Lift at Ground Level
     Lift at Maximum Height		 22,403 lb (10 160 kg)
10,719 lb (4861 kg)		 18,912 lb (13 952 kg)
10,575 lb (4796 kg)

 
Dimensions (with Pin On Bucket) Standard Z-Bar High-Lift Z Bar
A) Height to Top of Cab 10 ft. 4.2 in. (3154 mm) 10 ft. 4.2 in. (3154 mm)
B) Height to Top of Exhaust 10 ft. 3.6 in. (3140 mm) 10 ft. 3.6 in. (3140 mm)
C) Ground Clearance 15.6 in. (395.5 mm) 15.6 in. (395.5 mm)
D) Length from Centerline to Front Axle 54.1 in. (1375 mm) 54.1 in. (1375 mm)
E) Wheelbase 108.3 in. (2750 mm) 108.3 in. (2750 mm)
F) Dump Clearance see below see below
G) Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised 11 ft. 10 in. (3597 mm) 13 ft. 0 in. (3975 mm)
H) Dump Reach see below see below
I) Maximum Digging Depth 3.4 in. (85 mm) 4.1 in. (105 mm)
J) Overall Length see below see below
K) Maximum Rollback at Ground Level 39 degrees 39.5 degrees
L) Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised 55 degrees 55 degrees
M) Maximum Bucket Angle, Fully Raised 50 degrees 50 degrees

 
Dimensions (with Quick-Coupler and Bucket)
  Standard Z Bar High Lift Z Bar
A) Dump Clearance see below see below
B) Dump Reach see below see below
C) Maximum Digging Depth 3.9 in. (99 mm) 4.7 in. (119 mm)
D) Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised 11 ft. 10 in. (3597 mm) 13 ft. 0 in. (3975 mm)
E) Overall Length see below see below
F) Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised 57 degrees 48 degrees
G) Maximum Bucket Discharge Angle, Fully Raised 54 degrees 49 degrees
H) Maximum Rollback at Ground Level 38 degrees 38 degrees

 

 

Dimensions (with Quick-Coupler and Construction Fork)
  Standard Z Bar High Lift Z Bar
A) Reach, Fully Raised 2 ft. 10 in. (874 mm) 2 ft. 11 in. (880 mm)
B) Fork Height, Fully Raised 11 ft. 0 in. (3356 mm) 12 ft. 2 in. (3713 mm)
C) Maximum Reach, Fork Level 5 ft. 2 in. (1585 mm) 6 ft. 1 in. (1851 mm)
D) Fork Height, Maximum Reach 5 ft. 4 in. (1624 mm) 5 ft. 4 in. (1624 mm)
E) Reach, Ground Level 3 ft. 2 in. (974 mm) 4 ft. 4 in. (1316 mm)
F) Depth Below Ground 4 in. (100 mm) 4 in. (100 mm)
G) Tine Length see below see below
H) Overall Length see below see below

 

Standard Z-Bar Information with Pin On Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3) 1.6 cu. yd. (1.2 m3)
Bucket Weight 1,973 lb (895 kg) 1,827 lb (829 kg)
Bucket Width 100.4 in. (2550 mm) 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 18,104 lb (8212 kg) 20,531 lb (9313 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 18,340 lb (8319 kg) 18,719 lb (8491 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 15,639 lb (7094 kg) 15,983 lb (7250 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 56.1 in. (1475 mm) 54.6 in. (1388 mm)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 40.3 in. (1024 mm) 37.2 in. (945 mm)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 105.3 in. (2674 mm) 108.0 in. (2752 mm)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 22 ft. 2 in. (6752 mm) 21 ft. 9 in. (6633 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 36 ft. 3 in. (11 053 mm) 36 ft. 0 in. (10 972 mm)
Operating Weight 22,645 lb (10 272 kg) 22,500 lb (10 206 kg)

 

Standard Z-Bar Information with Quick Coupler and Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3) 1.6 cu. yd. (1.2 m3)
Bucket Weight 2,806 lb (1273 kg) 2,643 lb (1199 kg)
Bucket Width 100.4 in. (2550 mm) 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 14,762 lb (6696 kg) 15,765 lb (7151 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 17,108 lb (7760 kg) 17,310 lb (7852 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 14,296 lb (6485 kg) 14,680 lb (6659 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 58.5 in. (1485 mm) 57.5 in. (1461 mm)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 45.7 in. (1160 mm) 43.8 in. (1112 mm)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 100.0 in. (2542 mm) 101.6 in. (2581 mm)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 22 ft. 10 in. (6955 mm) 22 ft. 7 in. (6887 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 36 ft. 9 in. (11 192 mm) 36 ft. 6 in. (11 1134 mm)
Operating Weight 23,481 lb (10 651 kg) 23,316 lb (10 576 kg)

 

Standard Z-Bar with Quick Coupler and Construction Fork
Tine Length 48 in. (1220 mm) 60 in. (1525 mm)
Overall Length 24 ft. 4 in. (7407 mm) 25 ft. 4 in. (7710 mm)
Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load centered 36 in. (914 mm) on tine) 11,449 lb (5193 kg) 10,759 lb (4880 kg)
Tipping Load, 40 deg. Full Turn (fork level, load centered 36 in (914 mm) on tine) 9,739 lb (4418 kg) 9,136 lb (4144 kg)
Operating Weight 22,626 lb (10 261 kg) 22,727 lb (10 307 kg)

 

High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On Type Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3) 1.6 cu. yd. (1.2 m3)
Bucket Weight 1,973 lb (895 kg) 1,827 lb (829 kg)
Bucket Width 100.4 in. (2550 mm) 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 16, 655 lb (7555 kg) 18,946 lb (8594 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 14,995 lb (6802 kg) 15,346 lb (6961 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 12,736 lb (5777 kg) 13,055 lb (5922 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 69.3 in. (1759 mm) 67.6 in. (1715 mm)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 41.3 in. (1050 mm) 38.3 in. (972 mm)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 120.1 in. (3052 mm) 123.3 in. (3130 mm)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 23 ft. 5 in. (7133 mm) 23 ft. 0 in. (7015 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 37 ft. 5 in. (11 401 mm) 37 ft. 1 in. (11 306 mm)
Operating Weight 22,877 lb (10 377 kg) 22,731 lb (10 311 kg)

 

High-Lift Z-Bar Quick Coupler Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3) 1.6 cu. yd. (1.2 m3)
Bucket Weight 2,806 lb (1273 kg) 2,643 lb (1199 kg)
Bucket Width 100.4 in. (2550 mm) 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 13,552 lb (6146 kg) 14,502 lb (6577 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 13,717 lb (6221 kg) 14,094 lb (6392 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 11,545 lb (5236 kg) 11,889 lb (5392 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 71.5 in. (1817 mm) 70.9 in. (1801 mm)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 46.4 in. (1179 mm) 44.8 in. (1139 mm)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 114.7 in. (2914 mm) 116.5 in. (2959 mm)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 24 ft. 1 in. (7333 mm) 23 ft. 10 in. (7267 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 37 ft. 11 in. (11 553 mm) 37 ft. 8 in. (11 486 mm)
Operating Weight 23,717 lb (10 756 kg) 23,951 lb (10 682 kg)

 

High Lift Z-Bar with Quick Coupler and Construction Fork
Tine Length 48 in. (1220 mm) 60 in. (1525 mm)
Overall Length 25 ft. 5 in. (7749 mm) 26 ft. 5 in. (8052 mm)
Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load centered 36 in. (914 mm) on tine) 11,674 lb (5295 kg) 10,950 lb (4967 kg)
Tipping Load, 40 deg. Full Turn (fork level, load centered 36 in (914 mm) on tine) 9,898 lb (4490 kg) 10,950 lb (4967 kg)
Operating Weight 22,857 lb (10 366 kg) 22,959 lb (10 412 kg)
 
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