John Deere Construction 644 C Wheel Loader Specs (1981-1985)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 644 C Wheel Loader (1981-1985) are below-average engine power at 168 hp (125 kW) and low weight at 29,535 lb (13.4 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1981-1985

Weight: 29,535 lb (13.4 t)Engine power: 168 hp (125 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
29,535 lb (13.4 t)Weight
168 hp (125 kW)Engine power
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
27.1 mph (43.6 km/h)Travel speed
472 lb-ft (640 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
8.53 ft (2.6 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

168 hp (125 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

29,535 lb (13.4 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

4.45 yd³ (3.4 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

2.49 yd³ (1.9 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

High

27.1 mph (43.6 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 above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

472 lb-ft (640 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 capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Bucket width8.53 ft (2.6 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.6 ft (6.88 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 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 644 C
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1981-1985
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power168 hp (125 kW)
Maximum torque472 lb-ft (640 Nm)
Travel speed27.1 mph (43.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.53 ft (2.6 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport length22.6 ft (6.88 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius38.1 ft (11.6 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight29,535 lb (13.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke116×121 mm
Displacement2.02 US gal (7.64 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesC