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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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







