The John Deere 790 loader lift capacity is 755 lb with the John Deere 70 loader, or 610 lb with the John Deere 419 loader, measured at full height at the pivot pin.
John Deere 790 Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor Model
John Deere 790
Machine Type
Compact utility tractor
Common Loader Models
John Deere 70 loader and John Deere 419 loader
John Deere 70 Loader Lift Capacity
755 lb / 342 kg at full height at pin
John Deere 419 Loader Lift Capacity
610 lb / 276 kg at full height at pin
419 Loader Forward Lift Capacity
527 lb / 239 kg at full height, 500 mm forward
Best Real-World Number
Use the 500 mm forward rating for forks, pallets, logs, and loads sitting forward
Tractor Engine Power
30 hp gross
Tractor PTO Power
26 hp claimed
Hydraulic Pressure
2,050 psi / 141.3 bar
Hydraulic Pump Flow
5.4 gpm / 20.4 L/min
Rear 3-Point Lift
815 lb / 369 kg at 24 in behind link arms
How Much Can a John Deere 790 Loader Lift?
The John Deere 790 can lift 755 lb / 342 kg at full height at the pin with the older John Deere 70 loader. With the later John Deere 419 loader, it can lift 610 lb / 276 kg at full height at the pin, or 527 lb / 239 kg at 500 mm forward of the pin.
The useful answer: the 790 is a capable compact tractor, but it is not a heavy loader machine. It is good for mulch, loose soil, light gravel, firewood, small logs, small pallets, and general property work — not heavy commercial loader work.
Use the forward-load rating for real work. Pivot-pin numbers look bigger, but forks, logs, pallets, and material in the bucket sit forward from the pins.
Quick Loader Specs Overview
755 lb70 Loader Pin Lift
610 lb419 Loader Pin Lift
527 lb419 Forward Lift
1,616 lb419 Breakout
John Deere 70 vs 419 Loader Specs
Loader Model
Best Published Lift Capacity
John Deere 70 Loader
755 lb / 342 kg at full height at pin
John Deere 419 Loader
610 lb / 276 kg at full height at pin
419 Loader Forward Rating
527 lb / 239 kg at full height, 500 mm forward
Best For Height
419 loader, 88 in lift height
Best For Pin Lift
70 loader, 755 lb at pin
Best For Real-World Specs
419 loader, because it gives forward-load ratings
John Deere 70 Loader Specs
Lift Capacity at Full Height
755 lb / 342 kg at pin
Breakout Force at Pin
1,300 lb / 589 kg
Bucket Breakout Force
1,570 lb / 712 kg
Lift Height at Pin
77 in / 195 cm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
62.5 in / 158 cm
Reach Dumped
31 in / 78 cm
Reach at Ground
46 in / 116 cm
Dump Angle
45 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
22 degrees
Raise Time
2.7 seconds
Dump Time
2.0 seconds
Lower Time
2.6 seconds
Rollback Time
2.0 seconds
Bucket Width
48 in / 121 cm
Bucket Capacity
0.17 cu yd / 0.1 cu m
John Deere 419 Loader Specs
Lift Capacity at Full Height – Pin
610 lb / 276 kg
Lift Capacity at Full Height – 500 mm Forward
527 lb / 239 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – Pin
829 lb / 376 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – 500 mm Forward
730 lb / 331 kg
Breakout Force at Pin
1,616 lb / 733 kg
Breakout Force at 500 mm Forward
1,378 lb / 625 kg
Bucket Breakout Force
1,124 lb / 509 kg
Lift Height at Pin
88 in / 223 cm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
66.3 in / 168 cm
Reach Dumped
39.7 in / 100 cm
Reach at Ground
51.5 in / 130 cm
Dump Angle
45 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
23.4 degrees
Rollback Angle Raised
99 degrees
Bucket Width
53 in / 134 cm
Loader Capacity Chart
70 Pin Lift
755 lb
419 Pin Lift
610 lb
419 Forward Lift
527 lb
419 Lift at 59 in
829 lb
John Deere 790 Tractor Specs That Affect Loader Performance
Engine
Yanmar 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel
Gross Engine Power
30 hp / 22.4 kW
PTO Power
26 hp / 19.4 kW claimed
Transmission
8-speed unsynchronized gear transmission
Drive
2WD or 4WD
Hydraulic Type
Open center
Hydraulic Capacity
4 gal / 15.1 L
Hydraulic Pressure
2,050 psi / 141.3 bar
Hydraulic Pump Flow
5.4 gpm / 20.4 L/min
Steering Flow
4.2 gpm / 15.9 L/min
Rear Hitch
Category I
Rear Lift at 24 in
815 lb / 369 kg
Tractor Weight
1,930 to 2,105 lb depending on setup
Loader vs Rear Lift Capacity
Rear 3-Point Lift
815 lb
70 Loader Lift
755 lb
419 Lift at 59 in
829 lb
419 Full Height
610 lb
419 Forward Lift
527 lb
Real-World Lifting: What the John Deere 790 Can Handle
Mulch Bucket
Yes, easy normal use
Loose Topsoil
Yes, but keep loads realistic
Wet Soil
Partial buckets only; weight adds up fast
Gravel
Light partial buckets only
Firewood
Good for small loads and property cleanup
Small Logs
Yes, within limits and with ballast
Pallet Forks
Useful for light loads only; forward weight reduces capacity
Round Bales
Generally not ideal; too heavy for safe regular loader work
The John Deere 790 is a tough little tractor, but it is not a skid steer. Loader capacity is modest, and rear ballast matters a lot.
Best Uses for the John Deere 790 Loader
Moving mulch, compost, loose dirt, and garden material
Light driveway and gravel work
Property cleanup
Moving firewood and small logs
Light snow removal with bucket
Small farm and acreage chores
Light pallet fork work
Not Best For
Round bale handling
Full buckets of wet gravel or wet clay
Heavy pallet lifting
Commercial earthmoving
Using the loader as a crane
Replacing a skid steer or larger compact tractor
Ballast: The Part People Ignore
The John Deere 790 is light compared with larger compact tractors. Loader work needs rear ballast to keep the rear tires planted and reduce stress on the front axle.
Best practical setup: loaded rear tires plus a ballast box, box blade, rear implement, or proper 3-point counterweight when doing loader work.
No Rear Ballast
Bad idea for serious loader work
Loaded Rear Tires
Good baseline stability
Ballast Box
Best simple counterweight option
Box Blade
Good rear ballast if heavy enough
Pallet Fork Work
Needs extra care because the load sits farther forward
Common Mistakes
Thinking the 70 and 419 loaders have the same capacity
Using the pivot-pin number as the pallet fork number
Ignoring the 527 lb forward-load rating on the 419 loader
Lifting heavy loads without rear ballast
Driving with the bucket raised high
Trying to lift wet gravel like it weighs nothing
Expecting the 790 to work like a skid steer
Forgetting that forks, grapples, and bucket weight reduce usable payload
Summary
The John Deere 790 loader lift capacity depends on the loader fitted. With the John Deere 70 loader, it lifts 755 lb at full height at the pin. With the John Deere 419 loader, it lifts 610 lb at full height at the pin, or 527 lb at 500 mm forward. The 790 has 30 gross hp, 26 claimed PTO hp, 2,050 psi hydraulic pressure, 5.4 gpm pump flow, and 815 lb rear 3-point lift. It is a useful compact loader tractor for light property and acreage work, but it needs ballast and realistic expectations.
