John Deere Construction 644 B Wheel Loader Specs (1978-2021)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 644 B Wheel Loader (1978-2021) are below-average engine power at 160 hp (119 kW) and low weight at 29,425 lb (13.3 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1978-2021

Weight: 29,425 lb (13.3 t)Engine power: 160 hp (119 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
29,425 lb (13.3 t)Weight
160 hp (119 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
25.8 mph (41.5 km/h)Travel speed
432 lb-ft (586 Nm)Maximum torque
8.73 ft (2.66 m)Bucket width
9.81 ft (2.99 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

160 hp (119 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

29,425 lb (13.3 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

3.01 yd³ (2.3 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

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

Above average

25.8 mph (41.5 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 above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

432 lb-ft (586 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 capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length21.1 ft (6.42 m)
Transport height9.81 ft (2.99 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 B
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1978-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power160 hp (119 kW)
Maximum torque432 lb-ft (586 Nm)
Travel speed25.8 mph (41.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Transport height9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Transport length21.1 ft (6.42 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight29,425 lb (13.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke120×127 mm
Displacement2.3 US gal (8.7 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5R25EM

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesB