John Deere Construction 524k ii Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2019)

The John Deere Construction 524k ii Wheel Loader (2017-2019) is characterised by low engine power at 139 hp (104 kW) and low weight at 27,933 lb (12.7 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2019

Weight: 27,933 lb (12.7 t)Engine power: 139 hp (104 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
27,933 lb (12.7 t)Weight
139 hp (104 kW)Engine power
3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.9 mph (38.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
8.33 ft (2.54 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

139 hp (104 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

27,933 lb (12.7 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

3.14 yd³ (2.4 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

2.22 yd³ (1.7 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

23.9 mph (38.5 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

Average

8.37 ft (2.55 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.4 ft (5 m)
Maximum discharge height9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Bucket width8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.1 ft (7.34 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 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 524k ii
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2019
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power139 hp (104 kW)
Maximum torque640/1100 Nm
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed23.9 mph (38.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Maximum discharge height9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length24.1 ft (7.34 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius16.4 ft (5 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Weight27,933 lb (12.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Emission levelTier 4f/EU IV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typePowerTech PVS 6068
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesK
Steering modeAL