John Deere Construction 444k Wheel Loader Specs (2016-2019)

The John Deere Construction 444k Wheel Loader (2016-2019) combines low engine power at 123 hp (92 kW) with low weight at 25,022 lb (11.3 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2016-2019

Weight: 25,022 lb (11.3 t)Engine power: 123 hp (92 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
25,022 lb (11.3 t)Weight
123 hp (92 kW)Engine power
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
2,100 rpmEngine speed at max torque
6.53 ft (1.99 m)Transport width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

123 hp (92 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

25,022 lb (11.3 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

Below average

4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is 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

Average

22.4 mph (36 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius15.6 ft (4.74 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.5 ft (6.86 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport width6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 444k
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2016-2019
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power123 hp (92 kW)
Maximum torque507/1000 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,100 rpm
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)

Dimensions

Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport length22.5 ft (6.86 m)
Transport width6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Outside turning radius15.6 ft (4.74 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Weight25,022 lb (11.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4f/EU IV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typePowerTech PSS 4045
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesK
Steering modeAL