The John Deere Construction 244l Wheel Loader (2019-2026) combines low engine power at 69.7 hp (52 kW) with low weight at 12,258 lb (5.56 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2019-2026
Weight: 12,258 lb (5.56 t)Engine power: 69.7 hp (52 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
12,258 lb (5.56 t)Weight
69.7 hp (52 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
6.3 ft (1.92 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
69.7 hp (52 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
12,258 lb (5.56 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
1.44 yd³ (1.1 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
Above average
23.6 mph (38 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.
Transport width
Low
6.3 ft (1.92 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 | 244l |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2019-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power69.7 hp (52 kW)
Maximum torque280/1560 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Maximum discharge height8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Transport height9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Transport length17.7 ft (5.41 m)
Transport width6.3 ft (1.92 m)
Outside turning radius12.5 ft (3.82 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Weight12,258 lb (5.56 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke98×110 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4f
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNV98CT
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres365/70 R18
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeAL







