John Deere Construction 444 J Wheel Loader Specs (2004-2021)

The John Deere Construction 444 J Wheel Loader (2004-2021) is characterised by low engine power at 127 hp (95 kW) and low weight at 22,644 lb (10.3 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2004-2021

Weight: 22,644 lb (10.3 t)Engine power: 127 hp (95 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
22,644 lb (10.3 t)Weight
127 hp (95 kW)Engine power
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
15.7 mph (25.3 km/h)Travel speed
380 lb-ft (515 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

127 hp (95 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

22,644 lb (10.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

15.7 mph (25.3 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

380 lb-ft (515 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius15.4 ft (4.7 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.4 ft (7.14 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 444 J
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2004-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power127 hp (95 kW)
Maximum torque380 lb-ft (515 Nm)
Travel speed15.7 mph (25.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport length23.4 ft (7.14 m)
Outside turning radius15.4 ft (4.7 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Weight22,644 lb (10.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Emission levelStage IIIA
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type4045H
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5R25EM

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesJ