John Deere 444J Users Manual

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Specifications
Engine

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Manufacturer and Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Deere PowerTech ETM 4045H
Non-Road Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Valves Per Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 cu. in. (4.5 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 hp (95 kW) @ 2,000 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 lb.-ft. (515 Nm) @ 1,400 rpm
Net Torque Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-pressure common rail
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turbocharged, charge air cooled
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
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
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . countershaft-type PowerShiftTM
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single stage, single phase
Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . electronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steering-column or hydraulic joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever, kick-down button on hydraulic lever
Shift Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quick-shift button with two selectable modes: auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or kick down/up, three clutch cutoff settings adjustable
on switch pad
Travel Speeds*
Forward
Reverse
Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)
Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)
Gear 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9 mph (24.0 km/h)
15.7 mph (25.3 km/h)
Gear 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.4 mph (37.7 km/h)
*Equipped with 17.5-25 tires.

Axles/Brakes
Final Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy-duty mid-board planetary
Differentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulic locking front, conventional rear — standard; dual locking front and rear — optional
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop* . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 deg.
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically actuated, mid-board, self adjusting, wet multi-disc
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, oil cooled, multi-disc
*Equipped with 17.5-25 tires.

Tires
Choice of (with three-piece rims)
Tread Width
17.5 R 25, L-3T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
17.5 R 25, L-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
17.5-25, 12 PR L-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
17.5-25, L-2* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
17.5-25, L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
20.5-25, 1 Star L-2 Radial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
550/65 R 25, 1 Star L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.

Width Over Tires
92.4 in. (2348 mm)
92.9 in. (2360 mm)
92.8 in. (2357 mm)
92.8 in. (2357 mm)
92.8 in. (2357 mm)
98.1 in. (2492 mm)
97.7 in. (2482 mm)
98.0 in. (2490 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.)
Fuel Tank (with ground-level fueling) . . . . . . . . . . . 65 gal. (246 L)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 qt. (19 L)
Engine Oil with Vertical Spin-On Filter. . . . . . . . . . . 18.5 qt. (17.5 L)

PAGES
14–15

Change In Vertical Height
0 in. (0 mm)
– 0.1 in. (– 3 mm)
+ 0.1 in. (+ 3 mm)
+ 0.1 in. (+ 3 mm)
+ 0.1 in. (+ 3 mm)
+ 3.6 in. (+ 91 mm)
+ 2.6 in. (+ 67 mm)
+ 1.0 in. (+ 27 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.) (continued)

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PowerShift Transmission, Including Filter . . . . . . . . 19.5 qt. (18.5 L)
Differential (front and rear, each axle). . . . . . . . . . . 23 qt. (22 L)
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.5 gal. (96.5 L)
Wet-Disc Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz. (0.3 L)

Hydraulic System/Steering
Pump (loader and steering). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
Maximum Rated Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 gpm (140 L/m) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa)
System Relief Pressure (loader and
steering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,600 psi (24 821 kPa)
Loader Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two-function valve; single- or dual-lever controls; control lever lockout feature; optional third- and fourth-function valve with auxiliary lever
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power, fully hydraulic
Articulation Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-deg. arc (40 deg. each direction)
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Standard Z-Bar
High-Lift Z-Bar
Raise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 sec.
5.6 sec.
Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 sec.
1.7 sec.
Lower (float down) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 sec.
2.4 sec.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 sec.
9.7 sec.
Maximum Lift Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 2.0-cu.-yd. (1.5 m3) bucket with bolt-on edge
Lift at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,403 lb. (10 162 kg)
18,912 lb. (8578 kg)
Lift at Maximum Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,719 lb. (4862 kg)
10,575 lb. (4797 kg)
Turning Radius (measured to centerline of
outside tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. 5 in. (4.70 m)
15 ft. 5 in. (4.70 m)

Dimensions with Pin-On Bucket
Standard Z-Bar

High-Lift Z-Bar
10 ft. 5 in. (3.15 m)
10 ft. 4 in. (3.14 m)
15.6 in. (396 mm)
4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
9 ft. 0 in. (2.75 m)
▲ (see page 18)
13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
▲▲ (see page 18)
4.1 in. (104 mm)
▲▲▲ (see page 18)
39 deg.
55 deg.
50 deg.

A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 5 in. (3.15 m)
B Height to Top of Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 4 in. (3.14 m)
C Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.6 in. (396 mm)
D Length from Centerline to Front Axle . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
E Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 0 in. (2.75 m)
F Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 17)
G Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
H Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 17)
I Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 in. (86 mm)
J Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 17)
K Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 39 deg.
L Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 55 deg.
M Maximum Bucket Angle, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . 50 deg.

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G

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Standard Z-Bar
Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 17)
Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 17)
Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 in. (99 mm)
Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 17)
Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 57 deg.
Maximum Bucket Discharge Angle, Fully
Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 deg.
H Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 38 deg.

High-Lift Z-Bar

▲ (see page 18)
▲▲ (see page 18)

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

4.7 in. (119 mm)
13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
▲▲▲ (see page 18)
48 deg.
49 deg.
38 deg.

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G

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B
D
A
H

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C

Dimensions with Quick-Coupler
and Hook-On Construction Fork
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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Standard Z-Bar
Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 in. (0.86 m)
Fork Height, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Maximum Reach, Fork Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Fork Height, Maximum Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Reach, Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Depth Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 in. (102 mm)
Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 18)
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 18)

High-Lift Z-Bar
35 in. (0.89 m)
12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
4 in. (102 mm)
▲ (see page 19)
▲▲ (see page 19)
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Standard Z-Bar Pin-On
Type Bucket Information

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General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,973 lb. (895 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,104 lb. (8212 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,554 lb. (9323 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,263 lb. (8284 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 22 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,561 lb. (11 141 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 17.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 2.5-cu.-yd. (1.9 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
17.5 R 25, L-3T tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
17.5 R 25, L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 196 lb. (– 89 kg)
– 141 lb. (– 64 kg)
– 138 lb. (– 63 kg)
17.5 R 25, 12 PR L-3 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 426 lb. (– 193 kg)
– 302 lb. (– 137 kg)
– 300 lb. (– 136 kg)
17.5-25, L-2 tires* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 625 lb. (– 283 kg)
– 445 lb. (– 202 kg)
– 441 lb. (– 200 kg)
17.5-25, L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 364 lb. (– 165 kg)
– 258 lb. (– 117 kg)
– 256 lb. (– 116 kg)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 tires**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 328 lb. (+ 149 kg)
+ 256 lb. (+ 116 kg)
+ 251 lb. (+ 114 kg)
20.5-25, 1 Star L-2 Radial tires** . . . . . . . . . . + 514 lb. (+ 240 kg)
+ 388 lb. (+ 176 kg)
+ 381 lb. (+ 173 kg)
550/65 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . + 443 lb. (+ 201 kg)
+ 337 lb. (+ 153 kg)
+ 333 lb. (+ 151 kg)
CaCl2 in 17.5-25 rear tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 1,184 lb. (+ 537 kg)
+ 1,684 lb. (+ 764 kg)
+ 1,486 lb. (+ 674 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 229 lb. (– 104 kg)
– 461 lb. (– 209 kg)
– 368 lb. (– 176 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 20.5 R2 5, 20.5-25, and 65 R 25 tires.

Standard Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Bucket
General Purpose
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
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 (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,756 lb. (1250 kg)
2,654 lb. (1204 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,762 lb. (6696 kg)
15,765 lb. (7151 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,541 lb. (8410 kg)
18,309 lb. (8305 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 16,395 lb. (7437 kg)
16,398 lb. (7348 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 11 in. (1.49 m)
4 ft. 10 in. (1.46 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 10 in. (1.16 m)
3 ft. 8 in. (1.11 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
8 ft. 6 in. (2.58 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m)
22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ft. 9 in. (12.12 m)
36 ft. 6 in. (11.13 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,386 lb. (11 515 kg)
25,283 lb. (11 486 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 17.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Standard Z-Bar Information with QuickCoupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
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▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)

60 in. (1.52 m)
25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered 24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,693 lb. (6211 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered 24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,144 lb. (5508 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,787 lb. (11 243 kg)

12,696 lb. (5759 kg)

11,228 lb. (5093 kg)
25,122 lb. (11 395 kg)

High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On-Type Bucket Information
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,973 lb. (894 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,655 lb. (7555 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,469 lb. (7924 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 15,483 lb. (7023 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 9 in. (1.76 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ft. 5 in. (11.40 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,809 lb. (11 253 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 17.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 2.5-cu.-yd. (1.9 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
17.5 R 25, L-3T tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
17.5 R 25, L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 196 lb. (– 89 kg)
– 121 lb. (– 55 kg)
– 119 lb. (– 54 kg)
17.5 R 25, L-3 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 425 lb. (– 193 kg)
– 262 lb. (– 119 kg)
– 260 lb. (– 118 kg)
17.5-25, L-2 tires* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 624 lb. (– 283 kg)
– 386 lb. (– 175 kg)
– 384 lb. (– 174 kg)
17.5-25, L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 362 lb. (– 164 kg)
– 223 lb. (– 101 kg)
– 220 lb. (– 100 kg)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 tires**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 331 lb. (+ 150 kg)
+ 223 lb. (+ 101 kg)
+ 218 lb. (+ 99 kg)
20.5-25, 1 Star L-2 Radial tires** . . . . . . . . . . + 516 lb. (+ 234 kg)
+ 337 lb. (+ 153 kg)
+ 331 lb. (+ 150 kg)
550/65 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . + 443 lb. (+ 201 kg)
+ 293 lb. (+ 133 kg)
+ 289 lb. (+ 131 kg)
+ 1,462 lb. (+ 663 kg)
+ 1,291 lb. (+ 586 kg)
CaCl2 in 17.5-25 rear tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 1,183 lb. (+ 537 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 229 lb. (– 104 kg)
– 461 lb. (– 209 kg)
– 368 lb. (– 176 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 20.5 R 25, 20.5-25, and 65 R 25 tires.

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High-Lift Z-Bar Information with
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General Purpose
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m3)
1.6 cu. yd. (1.2 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,756 lb. (1250 kg)
2,575 lb. (1168 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,552 lb. (6147 kg)
14,502 lb. (6578 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,652 lb. (7100 kg)
16,071 lb. (7290 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 13,785 lb. (6253 kg)
14,118 lb. (6404 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 11.5 in. (1.82 m)
5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 10 in. (1.18 m)
3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 9 ft. 7 in. (2.91 m)
9 ft. 9 in. (2.96 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
23 ft. 10 in. (7.26 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ft. 11 in. (11.56 m)
37 ft. 8 in. (11.48 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,635 lb. (11 628 kg)
25,474 lb. (11 555 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5R25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

High-Lift Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)

60 in. (1.52 m)
26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,238 lb. (5551 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered 24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,822 lb. (4909 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,037 lb. (11 357 kg)

11,949 lb. (5420 kg)

10,533 lb. (4778 kg)
25,363 lb. (11 504 kg)

Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Bucket Selection Guide*

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(2.3)
Deere 2.5-cu.-yd. (1.9 m3)
General-Purpose Bucket

2.00
(1.5)

lb./cu. yd.
kg/m3 600

1,500
900

2,000
1200

2,500
1500

3,000
1800

3,500
2100

lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
MATERIAL (Loose weight)
2,100 1250
Caliche
1,000
Cinders
590
2,400 1420
Clay and gravel, dry
2,600 1540
Clay and gravel, wet
2,500 1480
Clay, dry
2,800 1660
Clay, natural bed
2,800 1660
Clay, wet
1,850 1100
Coal, anthracite, broken
1,400
Coal, bituminous, broken
830
2,550 1510
Earth, dry, packed
2,100 1250
Earth, loam
2,700 1600
Earth, wet, excavated
2,800 1660
Granite, broken or large crushed
2,550 1510
Gravel, dry
2,850 1690
Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
3,250 1930
Gravel, pit run (graveled sand)
3,400 2020
Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
2,700 1600
Gypsum, crushed
Limestone, broken or crushed
2,600 1540
4,700 2790
Magnetite, iron ore
Phosphate rock
2,160 1280
4,350 2580
Pyrite, iron ore
2,900 1720
Sand and gravel, dry
3,400 2020
Sand and gravel, wet
2,400 1420
Sand, dry
Sand, wet
3,100 1840
2,550 1510
Sandstone, broken
2,100 1250
Shale
2,950 1750
Slag, broken
2,700 1600
Stone, crushed
Topsoil
1,600
950

* This guide, representing bucket sizes not necessarily manufactured by Deere, will help you in selecting proper bucket size for material density, loader configuration, and operating conditions. Optimum bucket size is determined
after adding or subtracting all tipping load changes due to optional equipment. The “conservative load” line on this guide is recommended when operating in conditions such as soft ground and unlevel surfaces. The “maximum
load” condition on this guide is sometimes utilized when operating on firm ground and level surfaces.

Specifications
Engine

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Manufacturer and Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Deere PowerTech ETM 6068H
Non-Road Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Valves Per Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 cu. in. (6.8 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 hp (125 kW) @ 1,900 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 lb.-ft. (673 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
Net Torque Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38%
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-pressure common rail
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turbocharged, charge air cooled
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
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
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . countershaft-type PowerShiftTM
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single stage, single phase
Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . electronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steering-column or hydraulic joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever, kick-down button on hydraulic lever
Shift Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quick-shift button with two selectable modes: auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or kick down/up, three clutch cutoff settings adjustable
on switch pad
Travel Speeds*
Forward
Reverse
Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 mph (6.9 km/h)
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 mph (11.9 km/h)
7.8 mph (12.6 km/h)
Gear 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h)
15.0 mph (24.1 km/h)
Gear 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.8 mph (38.3 km/h)
*Equipped with 20.5-25 tires.

Axles/Brakes
Final Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy-duty inboard planetary
Differentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulic locking front, conventional rear — standard; dual locking front and rear — optional
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop* . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 deg.
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically actuated, inboard, sun-shaft mounted, oil cooled, self adjusting, single disc
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, oil cooled, multi-disc
*Equipped with 20.5-25 tires.

Tires
Choice of (with three-piece rims)
Tread Width
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
600/65 R 25, L-3T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 in. (1950 mm)
23.1-26 Logger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.1 in. (2136 mm)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.

Width Over Tires
97.7 in. (2482 mm)
97.7 in. (2482 mm)
97.5 in. (2486 mm)
98.9 in. (2512 mm)
98.0 in. (2488 mm)
101.3 in. (2572 mm)
108.0 in. (2743 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.)
Fuel Tank (with ground-level fueling) . . . . . . . . . . . 85 gal. (322 L)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 qt. (22 L)
Engine Oil with Vertical Spin-On Filter. . . . . . . . . . . 22.2 qt. (21 L)
PowerShift Transmission, Including Filter . . . . . . . . 19.5 qt. (18.5 L)

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Change In Vertical Height
0 in. (0 mm)
0 in. (– 1 mm)
+ 0.33 in. (+ 9 mm)
+ 0.89 in. (+ 23 mm)
+ 0.24 in. (+ 6 mm)
– 1.06 in. (– 27 mm)
+ 2.3 in. (+ 60 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.) (continued)

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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
Pump (loader and steering). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
Maximum Rated Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gpm (189 L/m) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa)
System Relief Pressure (loader and
steering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,650 psi (25 166 kPa)
Loader Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two-function valve; single- or dual-lever controls; control lever lockout feature; optional third- and fourth-function valve with auxiliary lever
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power, fully hydraulic
Articulation Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-deg. arc (40 deg. each direction)
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Standard Z-Bar
High-Lift Z-Bar
Raise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 sec.
5.8 sec.
Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 sec.
1.2 sec.
Lower (float down) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 sec.
3.2 sec.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.2 sec.
10.2 sec.
Maximum Lift Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 2.5-cu.-yd. (1.9 m3) bucket with bolt-on edge
Lift at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,596 lb. (13 425 kg)
26,074 lb. (11 827 kg)
Lift at Maximum Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,904 lb. (6760 kg)
12,996 lb. (5895 kg)
Turning Radius (measured to centerline of
outside tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)

Dimensions with Pin-On Bucket
Standard Z-Bar

High-Lift Z-Bar
10 ft. 8 in. (3.24 m)
10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
17.7 in. (450 mm)
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
▲ (see page 24)
13 ft. 9 in. (4.19 m)
▲▲ (see page 24)
6.5 in. (165 mm)
▲▲▲ (see page 24)
41 deg.
55 deg.
50 deg.

A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 8 in. (3.24 m)
B Height to Top of Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
C Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.7 in. (450 mm)
D Length from Centerline to Front Axle . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
E Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m)
F Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 23)
G Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 7 in. (3.84 m)
H Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 23)
I Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 in. (83 mm)
J Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 23)
K Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 41 deg.
L Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 55 deg.
M Maximum Bucket Angle, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . 50 deg.

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Standard Z-Bar
Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 23)
Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 23)
Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 7 in. (3.84 m)
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 23)
Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 55 deg.
Maximum Bucket Discharge Angle, Fully
Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 deg.
H Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 42 deg.

High-Lift Z-Bar

▲ (see page 24)
▲▲ (see page 24)

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

8.7 in. (221 mm)
13 ft. 9 in. (4.19 m)
▲▲▲ (see page 24)
49 deg.
51 deg.
41 deg.

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H

E

C

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A
B
C
D
E
F
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H

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Standard Z-Bar
Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 in. (0.76 m)
Fork Height, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 9 in. (3.58 m)
Maximum Reach, Fork Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Fork Height, Maximum Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 7 in. (1.70 m)
Reach, Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Depth Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tine Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 24)
Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 24)

High-Lift Z-Bar
2 ft. 6 in. (0.76 m)
12 ft. 11 in. (3.94 m)
5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
5 ft. 7 in. (1.70 m)
4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m)
1.2 in. (30 mm)
▲ (see page 25)
▲▲ (see page 25)
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Standard Z-Bar Pin-On
Type Bucket Information

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Narrow General
Wide General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
Purpose w/Bolt-On Edge
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,397 lb. (1087 kg)
2,394 lb. (1086 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,672 lb. (10 284 kg)
22,672 lb. (10 284 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,374 lb. (11 509 kg)
25,574 lb. (11 600 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 22,688 lb. (10 291 kg)
22,869 lb. (10 373 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 11 in. (1.49 m)
4 ft. 11 in. (1.49 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 3 in. (1.00 m)
3 ft. 3 in. (1.00 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 3 in. (7.39 m)
24 ft. 3 in. (7.39 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ft. 10 in. (11.53 m)
37 ft. 10 in. (11.53 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,332 lb. (12 851 kg)
28,329 lb. (12 850 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 3.0-cu.-yd. (2.3 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-3 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 344 lb. (– 156 kg)
– 249 lb. (– 113 kg)
– 247 lb. (– 112 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 697 lb. (– 316 kg)
– 520 lb. (– 236 kg)
– 516 lb. (– 234 kg)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 529 lb. (– 240 kg)
– 399 lb. (– 181 kg)
– 392 lb. (– 178 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 520 lb. (– 236 kg)
– 379 lb. (– 172 kg)
– 375 lb. (– 170 kg)
600/65 R 25, L-3T tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 802 lb. (+ 364 kg)
+ 467 lb. (+ 212 kg)
+ 459 lb. (+ 208 kg)
23.1-26 Logger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 75 lb. (– 34 kg)
– 37 lb. (– 17 kg)
– 37 lb. (– 17 kg)
CaCl2 in 20.5-25, L-3 rear tires . . . . . . . . . . . . + 1,820 lb. (+ 825 kg)
+ 2,657 lb. (+ 1205 kg)
+ 2,341 lb. (+ 1062 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 229 lb. (– 104 kg)
– 558 lb. (– 253 kg)
– 465 lb. (– 211 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 600/65 R 25 tires.

Standard Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Bucket
General Purpose
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
(Wide) w/Bolt-On Edge
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,080 lb. (1397 kg)
2,853 lb. (1294 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,039 lb. (8636 kg)
18,937 lb. (8590 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,540 lb. (10 224 kg)
23,991 lb. (10 882 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 20,084 lb. (9110 kg)
21,411 lb. (9712 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m)
5 ft. 1 in. (1.56 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
3 ft. 8 in. (1.11 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m)
8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ft. 10 in. (11.53 m)
38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,059 lb. (13 181 kg)
28,832 lb. (13 078 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5R25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Standard Z-Bar Information with QuickCoupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
544J
▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft. 7 in. (7.80 m)

60 in. (1.52 m)
26 ft. 7 in. (8.10 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered 24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,714 lb. (8035 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered 24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,842 lb. (7186 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,251 lb. (12 814 kg)

16,566 lb. (7514 kg)

14,789 lb. (6708 kg)
28,576 lb. (12 962 kg)

High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On-Type Bucket Information
Narrow General
Wide General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
Purpose w/Bolt-On Edge
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,396 lb. (1087 kg)
2,396 lb. (1087 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,939 lb. (7555 kg)
22,394 lb. (7555 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,018 lb. (9987 kg)
22,170 lb. (10 056 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 19,643 lb. (8910 kg)
19,778 lb. (8971 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
5 ft. 9 in. (1.74 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 3 in. (1.00 m)
3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 10 ft. 4 in. (3.14 m)
10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft. 3 in. (7.70 m)
24 ft. 11 in. (7.59 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ft. 11 in. (11.86 m)
39 ft. 2 in. (11.94 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,534 lb. (12 943 kg)
28,532 lb. (12 942 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 3.0-cu.-yd. (2.3 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-3 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 344 lb. (– 156 kg)
– 223 lb. (– 101 kg)
– 220 lb. (– 100 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 697 lb. (– 316 kg)
– 463 lb. (– 210 kg)
– 456 lb. (– 207 kg)
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 529 lb. (– 240 kg)
– 353 lb. (– 160 kg)
– 348 lb. (– 158 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 520 lb. (– 236 kg)
– 337 lb. (– 153 kg)
– 333 lb. (– 151 kg)
600/65 R 25, L-3T tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 602 lb. (+ 273 kg)
+ 414 lb. (+ 188 kg)
+ 405 lb. (+ 184 kg)
23.1-26 Logger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 75 lb. (– 34 kg)
– 33 lb. (– 15 kg)
– 33 lb. (– 15 kg)
CaCl2 in 20.5-25, L-3 rear tires . . . . . . . . . . . . + 1,817 lb. (+ 824 kg)
+ 2,350 lb. (+ 1066 kg)
+ 2,070 lb. (+ 939 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 229 lb. (– 104 kg)
– 558 lb. (– 253 kg)
– 465 lb. (– 211 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 600/65R25 tires.

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High-Lift Z-Bar Information with
Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Bucket

544J

General Purpose
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,080 lb. (1397 kg)
2,853 lb. (1294 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,557 lb. (7964 kg)
18,104 lb. (8212 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,870 lb. (9013 kg)
20,230 lb. (9176 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 17,655 lb. (8008 kg)
17,999 lb. (8164 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 11 in. (1.79 m)
6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
10 ft. 1 in. (3.06 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m)
25 ft. 7 in. (7.80 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ft. 10 in. (12.14 m)
39 ft. 4 in. (11.99 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,286 lb. (13 284 kg)
29,057 lb. (13 180 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

High-Lift Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)

60 in. (1.52 m)
27 ft. 8 in. (8.43 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered 24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,957 lb. (7238 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered 24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,240 lb. (6459 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,461 lb. (12 910 kg)

14,881 lb. (6750 kg)

13,252 lb. (6011 kg)
28,786 lb. (13 057 kg)

Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Bucket Selection Guide*
5.00
(3.8)

3.00
(2.3)

Deere 3.0-cu.-yd. (2.3 m3)
General-Purpose Bucket

BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

va
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ns
Co

4.00
(3.0)

M
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No
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Lo
Lo
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ad
tiv
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d

2.00
(1.5)

lb./cu. yd.
kg/m3 600

1,500
900

2,000
1200

2,500
1500

3,000
1800

3,500
2100

lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
MATERIAL (Loose weight)
2,100 1250
Caliche
1,000
Cinders
590
2,400 1420
Clay and gravel, dry
2,600 1540
Clay and gravel, wet
2,500 1480
Clay, dry
2,800 1660
Clay, natural bed
2,800 1660
Clay, wet
1,850 1100
Coal, anthracite, broken
1,400
Coal, bituminous, broken
830
2,550 1510
Earth, dry, packed
2,100 1250
Earth, loam
2,700 1600
Earth, wet, excavated
2,800 1660
Granite, broken or large crushed
2,550 1510
Gravel, dry
2,850 1690
Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
3,250 1930
Gravel, pit run (graveled sand)
3,400 2020
Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
2,700 1600
Gypsum, crushed
Limestone, broken or crushed
2,600 1540
4,700 2790
Magnetite, iron ore
Phosphate rock
2,160 1280
4,350 2580
Pyrite, iron ore
2,900 1720
Sand and gravel, dry
3,400 2020
Sand and gravel, wet
2,400 1420
Sand, dry
Sand, wet
3,100 1840
2,550 1510
Sandstone, broken
2,100 1250
Shale
2,950 1750
Slag, broken
2,700 1600
Stone, crushed
Topsoil
1,600
950

* This guide, representing bucket sizes not necessarily manufactured by Deere, will help you in selecting proper bucket size for material density, loader configuration, and operating conditions. Optimum bucket size is determined
after adding or subtracting all tipping load changes due to optional equipment. The “conservative load” line on this guide is recommended when operating in conditions such as soft ground and unlevel surfaces. The “maximum
load” condition on this guide is sometimes utilized when operating on firm ground and level surfaces.

Specifications
Engine

624J

Manufacturer and Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Deere PowerTech PlusTM 6068H
Non-Road Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Valves Per Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 cu. in. (6.8 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 hp (147 kW) @ 1,800 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617 lb.-ft. (836 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
Net Torque Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55%
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-pressure common rail
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turbocharged, charge air cooled
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
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
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . countershaft-type PowerShiftTM
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single stage, single phase
Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . electronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steering-column or hydraulic joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever, kick-down button on hydraulic lever
Shift Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quick-shift button with two selectable modes: auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or kick down/up, three clutch cutoff settings adjustable
on switch pad
Travel Speeds*
Forward
Reverse
Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)
Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)
Gear 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.2 mph (24.5 km/h)
16.0 mph (25.7 km/h)
Gear 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.6 mph (39.6 km/h)
*Equipped with 20.5-25 tires.

Axles/Brakes
Final Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy-duty inboard planetary
Differentials* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulic locking front, conventional rear — standard; dual locking front and rear — optional
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop* . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 deg.
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically actuated, inboard, sun-shaft mounted, oil cooled, self adjusting, single disc
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, oil cooled, multi-disc
*Equipped with 20.5-25 tires.

Tires
Choice of (with three-piece rims)
Tread Width
20.5 R 25, L-3T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.7 in. (2050 mm)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.7 in. (2050 mm)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.7 in. (2050 mm)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.7 in. (2050 mm)
600/65 R 25, L-3T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.7 in. (2050 mm)
28L-26 Logger*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.4 in. (2272 mm)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.

Width Over Tires
101.7 in. (2582 mm)
101.7 in. (2582 mm)
101.8 in. (2586 mm)
101.7 in. (2582 mm)
105.2 in. (2672 mm)
117.4 in. (2983 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.)
Fuel Tank (with ground-level fueling) . . . . . . . . . . . 93 gal. (352 L)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 qt. (27 L)
Engine Oil with Vertical Spin-On Filter. . . . . . . . . . . 22 qt. (21 L)
Power-Shift Transmission, Including Filter. . . . . . . . 24 qt. (23 L)

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Change In Vertical Height
0 in. (0 mm)
+ 0.04 in. (+ 1 mm)
+ 0.33 in. (+ 9 mm)
+ 0.24 in. (+ 6 mm)
– 0.83 in. (– 21 mm)
+ 3.1 in. (+ 78 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.) (continued)

624J

Differential (each axle)
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 qt. (22 L)
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 qt. (17 L)
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.5 gal. (119 L)
Wet-Disc Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz. (0.3 L)

Hydraulic System/Steering
Pump (loader and steering). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
Maximum Rated Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 gpm (227 L/m) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa)
System Relief Pressure (loader and
steering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,675 psi (24 821 kPa)
Loader Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two-function valve; single- or dual-lever controls; control lever lockout feature; optional third- and fourth-function valve with auxiliary lever
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power, fully hydraulic
Articulation Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-deg. arc (40 deg. each direction)
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Standard Z-Bar
High-Lift Z-Bar
Raise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 sec.
5.9 sec.
Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 sec.
1.3 sec.
Lower (float down) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 sec.
2.7 sec.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 sec.
9.9 sec.
Maximum Lift Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 3.0-cu.-yd. (2.3 m3) bucket with bolt-on edge
Lift at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,958 lb. (14 042 kg)
29,190 lb. (13 240 kg)
Lift at Maximum Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,305 lb. (7849 kg)
15,812 lb. (7172 kg)
Turning Radius (measured to centerline of
outside tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)

Dimensions with Pin-On Bucket
Standard Z-Bar

High-Lift Z-Bar
10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
17.1 in. (434 mm)
5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
9 ft. 11 in. (3.03 m)
▲ (see page 30)
14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
▲▲ (see page 30)
7.4 in. (188 mm)
▲▲▲ (see page 30)
40 deg.
55 deg.
50 deg.

A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
B Height to Top of Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
C Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.1 in. (434 mm)
D Length from Centerline to Front Axle . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
E Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 11 in. (3.03 m)
F Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 29)
G Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
H Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 29)
I Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 in. (89 mm)
J Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 29)
K Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 40 deg.
L Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 55 deg.
M Maximum Bucket Angle, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . 50 deg.

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624J

Standard Z-Bar
Dump Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 29)
Dump Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 29)
Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 in. (165 mm)
Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲ (see page 29)
Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised . . . . . . . 55 deg.
Maximum Bucket Discharge Angle, Fully
Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 deg.
H Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . 42 deg.

High-Lift Z-Bar

▲ (see page 31)
▲▲ (see page 31)

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B
C
D
E
F
G

10.5 in. (267 mm)
14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
▲▲▲ (see page 31)
49 deg.
46 deg.
42 deg.

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624J

Standard Z-Bar
Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ft. 5 in. (0.74 m)
Fork Height, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Maximum Reach, Fork Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Fork Height, Maximum Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Reach, Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Depth Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 in. (46 mm)
Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲ (see page 30)
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲ (see page 30)

High-Lift Z-Bar
2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
5.8 in. (147 mm)
▲ (see page 31)
▲▲ (see page 31)
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Standard Z-Bar Pin-On
Type Bucket Information

624J

General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 cu. yd. (2.7 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,630 lb. (1193 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,483 lb. (12 920 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,143 lb. (13 673 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 27,070 lb. (12 279 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 2 in. (1.58 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 5 in. (1.03 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ft. 8 in. (12.09 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,290 lb. (15 100 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 3.5-cu.-yd. (2.7 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
20.5 R 25, L-3T tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 348 lb. (– 158 kg)
– 254 lb. (– 115 kg)
– 251 lb. (– 114 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 696 lb. (– 316 kg)
– 516 lb. (– 234 kg)
– 507 lb. (– 230 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 518 lb. (– 235 kg)
– 384 lb. (– 174 kg)
– 377 lb. (– 171 kg)
600/65 R 25, L-3T tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 597 lb. (+ 271 kg)
+ 463 lb. (+ 210 kg)
+ 456 lb. (+ 207 kg)
28L-26 Logger*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 732 lb. (+ 332 kg)
+ 562 lb. (+ 255 kg)
+ 556 lb. (+ 252 kg)
CaCl2 in 20.5-25 rear tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 2,571 lb. (+ 1166 kg)
+ 3,799 lb. (+ 1723 kg)
+ 3,355 lb. (+ 1522 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 712 lb. (– 323 kg)
– 1,763 lb. (– 800 kg)
– 1,474 lb. (– 669 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 600/65R25 tires.

Standard Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Bucket
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 cu. yd. (2.7 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Bucket Weight (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,378 lb. (1532 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,455 lb. (10 639 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,088 lb. (12 287 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 24,253 lb. (11 001 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 10 in. (1.16 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 8 ft. 9 in. (2.68 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ft. 3 in. (12.33 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,068 lb. (15 453 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Standard Z-Bar Information with QuickCoupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
624J
▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)

60 in. (1.52 m)
27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered 24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,136 lb. (9587 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered 24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,991 lb. (8614 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,120 lb. (15 023 kg)

19,822 lb. (8991 kg)

17,782 lb. (8066 kg)
33,446 lb. (15 171 kg)

High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On-Type Bucket Information
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 cu. yd. (2.7 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Bucket Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,630 lb. (1193 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,884 lb. (11 741 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,998 lb. (11 329 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 22,392 lb. (10 157 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ft. 4 in. (1.94 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,587 lb. (15 235 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5R25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Adjustments to Operating Weights with High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 3.5-cu.-yd. (2.7 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge and optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for
Tipping Load, 40loaders with three-piece rims and
Operating Weight
Tipping Load, Straight
Deg. Full Turn, SAE
20.5 R 25, L-3T tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
0 lb. (0 kg)
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 348 lb. (– 158 kg)
– 254 lb. (– 115 kg)
– 251 lb. (– 114 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 696 lb. (– 316 kg)
– 516 lb. (– 234 kg)
– 507 lb. (– 230 kg)
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 518 lb. (– 235 kg)
– 384 lb. (– 174 kg)
– 377 lb. (– 171 kg)
600/65 R 25, L-3T tires** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 597 lb. (+ 271 kg)
+ 463 lb. (+ 210 kg)
+ 456 lb. (+ 207 kg)
28L-26 Logger*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 732 lb. (+ 332 kg)
+ 562 lb. (+ 255 kg)
+ 556 lb. (+ 252 kg)
CaCl2 in 20.5-25 rear tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 2,571 lb. (+ 1166 kg)
+ 3,799 lb. (+ 1723 kg)
+ 3,355 lb. (+ 1522 kg)
Optional rear cast bumper/counterweight
(removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 712 lb. (– 323 kg)
– 1,763 lb. (– 800 kg)
– 1,474 lb. (– 669 kg)
*Equipped with one-piece rims.
**CaCl2 not recommended with 600/65 R 25 tires.

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High-Lift Z-Bar Information with
Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Bucket

624J

General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size
w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 cu. yd. (2.7 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Bucket Weight (with coupler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,378 lb. (1532 kg)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,358 lb. (9688 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,553 lb. (10 230 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . 20,126 lb. (9129 kg)
Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
▲▲ Reach, 45-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m)
▲ Dump Clearance, 45 Deg., Full Height . . . . . . . 9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
▲▲▲ Overall Length, Bucket on Ground . . . . . . . . . . 27 ft. 1 in. (8.26 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In Carry
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,386 lb. (15 597 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with standard equipment; cab; rear cast bumper/counterweight; 20.5 R 25 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This
information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

High-Lift Z-Bar Information with Quick-Coupler and Hook-On Construction Fork
▲ Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 in. (1.22 m)
▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)

60 in. (15.52 m)
28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered 24 in. [610 mm] forward
on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,636 lb. (8453 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Deg. Full Turn (fork
level, load centered24 in. [610 mm]
forward on tine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,707 lb. (7578 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,406 lb. (15 153 kg)

17,527 lb. (7950 kg)

15,684 lb. (7114 kg)
33,731 lb. (15 300 kg)

Standard Z-Bar Pin-On Bucket Selection Guide*

BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

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Deere 3.5-cu.-yd. (2.7 m3)
General-Purpose Bucket

3.00
(2.3)

2.00
(1.5)

lb./cu. yd.
kg/m3 600

1,500
900

2,000
1200

2,500
1500

3,000
1800

3,500
2100

lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
MATERIAL (Loose weight)
2,100 1250
Caliche
1,000
Cinders
590
2,400 1420
Clay and gravel, dry
2,600 1540
Clay and gravel, wet
2,500 1480
Clay, dry
2,800 1660
Clay, natural bed
2,800 1660
Clay, wet
1,850 1100
Coal, anthracite, broken
1,400
Coal, bituminous, broken
830
2,550 1510
Earth, dry, packed
2,100 1250
Earth, loam
2,700 1600
Earth, wet, excavated
2,800 1660
Granite, broken or large crushed
2,550 1510
Gravel, dry
2,850 1690
Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
3,250 1930
Gravel, pit run (graveled sand)
3,400 2020
Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm)
2,700 1600
Gypsum, crushed
Limestone, broken or crushed
2,600 1540
4,700 2790
Magnetite, iron ore
Phosphate rock
2,160 1280
4,350 2580
Pyrite, iron ore
2,900 1720
Sand and gravel, dry
3,400 2020
Sand and gravel, wet
2,400 1420
Sand, dry
Sand, wet
3,100 1840
2,550 1510
Sandstone, broken
2,100 1250
Shale
2,950 1750
Slag, broken
2,700 1600
Stone, crushed
Topsoil
1,600
950

* This guide, representing bucket sizes not necessarily manufactured by Deere, will help you in selecting proper bucket size for material density, loader configuration, and operating conditions. Optimum bucket size is determined
after adding or subtracting all tipping load changes due to optional equipment. The “conservative load” line on this guide is recommended when operating in conditions such as soft ground and unlevel surfaces. The “maximum
load” condition on this guide is sometimes utilized when operating on firm ground and level surfaces.

444J / 544J / 624J LOADERS
Key:

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Complies with EPA Tier 3 regulations
Wet-sleeve cylinder liners
Electronically controlled fuel system
Automatic derating when system temperatures exceeded
Under-hood muffler
Under-hood dual-element air cleaner with restriction
sensor in cab monitor
Under-hood pre-screened air intake
Fuel filter/water separator with sensor
Heavy-duty steel fuel tank guard
500-hour spin-on oil filter
Polyvee drive belt with automatic tensioner
Starter protection circuit
Automatic glow plugs for cold start
Ether start aid (required for cold starting down to
–13°F [–25°C])
110-volt engine coolant heater (required for cold
starting below –13°F [–25°C])
Chrome exhaust stack
Centrifugal engine air pre-cleaner

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Heavy-duty trash-resistant high-ambient cooling package
Two-side access to all coolers
Cooling system isolated from engine compartment
Cool-on-demand hydraulically driven swing-out fan
Charge air cooler (air/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
Transmission oil cooler (oil/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
Hydraulic oil cooler (oil/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
Engine radiator (7.5 fins per in.)
Integral engine oil cooler
Fan guard
Axle coolers (6.5 fins per in.)
Reversing fan drive — auto control with manual override
Harsh-environment coolers for corrosive environments

*See your John Deere dealer for further information.
444 544 624 Hydraulic System (continued)
▲ ▲ ▲ Two-function hydraulic valve with two-lever fingertip
controls

▲ ▲ ▲ Three-function hydraulic valve with single-lever joystick control and auxiliary lever for third function

▲ ▲ ▲ Three-function hydraulic valve with two-lever fingertip
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Electrical
● ● ● 24-volt electrical system
● ● ● Solid-state electrical power distribution system
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Powertrain
● ● ● ZF torque-converter powershift transmission — 4F/3R
● ● ● Electronically controlled, adaptive, load- and speeddependent shift modulation

▲ ▲ ▲ F-N-R and gearshift in single-lever loader control
▲ ▲ ▲ Steering-column-mounted shift lever with gearshift,
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Auto-shift/manual-shift modes
Quick-shift button in hydraulic-control lever with two
selectable modes
Transmission clutch disconnect (cutoff) with three
selectable settings
Gear lockout on transmission
Clutch calibration engaged from cab monitor
Vertical spin-on transmission filter
Integral transmission sight gauge/fill tube
Spring-applied, hydraulically released, sealed, wetdisc park brake
Lube-for-life U-joints
Heavy-duty mid-board planetary final drives
Heavy-duty inboard planetary final drives
Front axle with hydraulic locking differential
Front and rear axle with open differential*
Front-axle disconnect
Remote-axle breathers
Wheel spin-control system

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In-cab adjustable automatic boom height kickout control
In-cab adjustable automatic boom return-to-carry control
Reservoir sight gauge
Spin-on hydraulic filters, vertical mounting
Hydraulic function enable/disable button
Two-function hydraulic valve with single-lever joystick
control
Adjustable wristrest

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200-min. rated reserve
Master electrical disconnect switch
Alternator, high capacity, 80 amps and 24 volts
Alternator, 100 amps
Lights (conform to SAE 99): Halogen driving with
guards / Turn signals and flashers / Stop and taillights
LED heavy-duty taillights and rear turn signals
Work lights, halogen (4): cab front (2) and cab rear (2)
Horn, with push button in center of steering wheel
(conforms to SAE J994, J1446)
Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994, J1446)
Computerized multifunction monitor
Audible and visual warnings: Amber caution / Red
stop / Analog gauges: Engine coolant temperature,
transmission oil temperature, fuel level, hydraulic oil
temperature, engine oil pressure / Digital instruments:
Engine rpm, odometer, transmission gear/direction
indicator, speedometer, hour meter / operator warning
lights: Check engine, engine air filter restriction, battery
voltage, transmission oil filter restriction, brake pressure, hydraulic oil filter restriction, fasten seat belt,
transmission fault, hydraulic oil temperature
Indicator lights: Park brake / Ride control / Turn signals
and warning flashers / Coupler pin disconnect / Engine
preheater / Secondary steering / Work lights
Built-in diagnostics: Fault code retrieval
AM/FM/WB stereo radio with clock
AM/FM/WB stereo radio with CD
5-amp, 12-volt convertor with one power plug
10-amp, 12-volt convertor with two power plugs
Cab wired for rotating beacon
Electrical corrosion-prevention package

Operator’s Station
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Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner,
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test conditions per
ISO9249. No derating is required up to 5,000-ft. (1525 m) altitude
for the 444J and the 544J and up to 10,000-ft. (3050 m) altitude
for the 624J.

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controls, adjustable wristrest, and auxiliary lever for
third function
Four-function hydraulic valve, with dual single-lever
joystick controls
Hydraulic conversion kits, two-to-three- and three-tofour-function valves
Ride control, automatic with monitor-adjustable speed
settings
Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler locking pins

Multiplane isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduction / Optional canopy rear window glass, for noise
reduction
Cab (conforms to SAE J1040 ARP88): ROPS/FOPS /
Air conditioning / Heater/defroster / Multiplane isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduction / Front and
rear windshield washers and intermittent wipers /
Tinted safety glass
Canopy rear window
Seat belt, 3 in. (76 mm), with retractor
Air-suspension seat, deluxe vinyl covered with deep
foam, high back, adjustable for weight-height, foreaft position, backrest tilt, and armrest angle
Air-suspension seat, deluxe cloth covered with deep
foam, high back, adjustable for weight-height, foreaft position, backrest tilt, and armrest angle
Seat backrest extension
Cup holder, personal cooler holder
Sun visor for cab

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Rubber floormat
Tilt steering column
Steering wheel, textured, with spinner knob
Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (1) (conform
to SAE J985)
Handholds and steps, ergonomically located and slip
resistant (conform to SAE J185)

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Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to SAE J38)
Z-bar loader linkage
PowerllelTM linkage for visibility and parallel-lift
High-lift Z-bar loader linkage

Buckets and Attachments
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Full line of Deere construction utility forks for couplers
Worksite ProTM quick-coupler which accepts JRBpattern attachments
Hi-vis coupler which accepts Euro-pattern attachments
Bolt-on fork frame guard
Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler locking
pins, includes all controls in the cab, lines, and valves

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17.5 R 25, L-2
17.5-25, 12 PR L-3
17.5-25, L-2
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2
20.5 R 25, L-3T
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-2
20.5 R 25, 1 Star L-3
20.5-25, 12 PR L-2
20.5-25, 16 PR L-2
20.5-25, 16 PR L-3
550/65 R 25, 1 Star L2
600/65 R 25, L-3T
23.1-26 Logger
28L-26 Logger
Single-piece rims
Multi-piece rims
Less wheels and tires
8-deg. rear axle stops for extra-large tires and chains

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Sound-suppression package (Level 2)
Fenders, front
Fenders, full-coverage, front
Fenders, full-coverage, front and rear
Close-mounted steps
Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
Front and rear tie-down points
Vandal protection, includes lockable engine enclosure
and fuel fill
Environmental drain valves with hose (engine, transmission, hydraulic oils, and axle coolant)
Fluid-sampling ports (engine, transmission, hydraulic,
axle oils, and engine coolant)
Drawbar, with locking pin
Rear cast bumper/counterweight with integral drawbar
Transmission side frame guards
Bottom guards, front frame and transmission
Lift eyes
Fire extinguisher
License plate bracket and light
Secondary steering
LoadriteTM weighing system
Special guarding for waste applications
JDLinkTM

Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with ISO standards.
Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on units with standard equipment, ROPS cab, one optional rear counterweight, rear cast bumper/counterweight, 20.5R25 tires, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator.



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