John Deere Construction 744 E Wheel Loader Specs (1990-1997)

Key specifications for the John Deere Construction 744 E Wheel Loader (1990-1997) include typical engine power at 216 hp (161 kW) together with typical weight at 44,249 lb (20.1 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1990-1997

Weight: 44,249 lb (20.1 t)Engine power: 216 hp (161 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
44,249 lb (20.1 t)Weight
216 hp (161 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
625 lb-ft (848 Nm)Maximum torque
9.65 ft (2.94 m)Transport width
9.97 ft (3.04 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

216 hp (161 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Average

44,249 lb (20.1 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Average

4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Above average

4.05 yd³ (3.1 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 above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.5 mph (39.5 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.

Maximum torque

Below average

625 lb-ft (848 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius20.1 ft (6.14 m)
Bucket width9.97 ft (3.04 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length26.3 ft (8.02 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 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 744 E
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1990-1997
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power216 hp (161 kW)
Maximum torque625 lb-ft (848 Nm)
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.97 ft (3.04 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Transport length26.3 ft (8.02 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Outside turning radius20.1 ft (6.14 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight44,249 lb (20.1 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.67 US gal (10.1 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6101A
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE