John Deere Construction 244l Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius12.5 ft (3.82 m)
Maximum discharge height8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.7 ft (5.41 m)
Transport height9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Transport width6.3 ft (1.92 m)
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