John Deere Construction 644 D Wheel Loader Specs (1985-1988)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 644 D Wheel Loader (1985-1988) are low engine power at 156 hp (116 kW) and low minimum bucket capacity at 2.5 yd³ (1.91 m³). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1985-1988

Engine power: 156 hp (116 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.5 yd³ (1.91 m³)Travel speed: 27.3 mph (44 km/h)
156 hp (116 kW)Engine power
4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.5 yd³ (1.91 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
27.3 mph (44 km/h)Travel speed
480 lb-ft (651 Nm)Maximum torque
8.73 ft (2.66 m)Bucket width
9.91 ft (3.02 m)Transport height
2.02 US gal (7.63 L)Displacement
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

156 hp (116 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

Below average

4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.5 yd³ (1.91 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

High

27.3 mph (44 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 well above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

480 lb-ft (651 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.

Transport height

Below average

9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.5 yd³ (1.91 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.5 ft (5.03 m)
Bucket width8.73 ft (2.66 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 644 D
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1985-1988
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power156 hp (116 kW)
Maximum torque480 lb-ft (651 Nm)
Travel speed27.3 mph (44 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Transport height9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Outside turning radius16.5 ft (5.03 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.5 yd³ (1.91 m³)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke116×121 mm
Displacement2.02 US gal (7.63 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type14,210,997 lb (6,446 t)
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres16.00-24

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD