John Deere Construction 444 Wheel Loader Specs (1975-2021)

For the John Deere Construction 444 Wheel Loader (1975-2021), low engine power at 94.9 hp (70.8 kW) is paired with low weight at 19,656 lb (8.92 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1975-2021

Weight: 19,656 lb (8.92 t)Engine power: 94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.5 yd³ (1.15 m³)
19,656 lb (8.92 t)Weight
94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.5 yd³ (1.15 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
22.5 mph (36.2 km/h)Travel speed
228 lb-ft (309 Nm)Maximum torque
7.32 ft (2.23 m)Bucket width
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

94.9 hp (70.8 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

19,656 lb (8.92 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

3.01 yd³ (2.3 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

1.5 yd³ (1.15 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

22.5 mph (36.2 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

228 lb-ft (309 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 capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.5 yd³ (1.15 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.9 ft (6.08 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 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
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1975-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power94.9 hp (70.8 kW)
Maximum torque228 lb-ft (309 Nm)
Travel speed22.5 mph (36.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.32 ft (2.23 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length19.9 ft (6.08 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.5 yd³ (1.15 m³)
Weight19,656 lb (8.92 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke102×110 mm
Displacement1.42 US gal (5.39 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo