John Deere Construction 244 E Wheel Loader Specs (1991-2021)

The John Deere Construction 244 E Wheel Loader (1991-2021) stands out for low engine power at 55 hp (41 kW), while low weight comes in at 11,744 lb (5.33 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1991-2021

Weight: 11,744 lb (5.33 t)Engine power: 55 hp (41 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
11,744 lb (5.33 t)Weight
55 hp (41 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
20 mph (32.2 km/h)Travel speed
182 lb-ft (247 Nm)Maximum torque
6.53 ft (1.99 m)Bucket width
7.32 ft (2.23 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

55 hp (41 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

11,744 lb (5.33 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

1.31 yd³ (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 well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

1.05 yd³ (0.8 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

20 mph (32.2 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.

Maximum torque

Low

182 lb-ft (247 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 capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
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 244 E
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1991-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power55 hp (41 kW)
Maximum torque182 lb-ft (247 Nm)
Travel speed20 mph (32.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Transport height7.32 ft (2.23 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Weight11,744 lb (5.33 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.91 US gal (3.45 L)
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TN100
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 65-20. L0 PR L2

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE