John Deere Construction 444 E Wheel Loader Specs (1988-2021)

For the John Deere Construction 444 E Wheel Loader (1988-2021), low engine power at 95.2 hp (71 kW) is paired with low weight at 18,841 lb (8.55 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1988-2021

Weight: 18,841 lb (8.55 t)Engine power: 95.2 hp (71 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
18,841 lb (8.55 t)Weight
95.2 hp (71 kW)Engine power
2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
20 mph (32.2 km/h)Travel speed
284 lb-ft (385 Nm)Maximum torque
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Bucket width
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

95.2 hp (71 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

18,841 lb (8.55 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

2.35 yd³ (1.8 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

1.83 yd³ (1.4 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

284 lb-ft (385 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 capacity2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius15 ft (4.57 m)
Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length8.69 ft (2.65 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 444 E
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1988-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power95.2 hp (71 kW)
Maximum torque284 lb-ft (385 Nm)
Travel speed20 mph (32.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Outside turning radius15 ft (4.57 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Weight18,841 lb (8.55 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke106.5×127 mm
Displacement1.2 US gal (4.52 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type4-276T
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 10PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE