For the John Deere Construction 744k ii Wheel Loader (2017-2019), high engine power at 303 hp (226 kW) is paired with high weight at 55,799 lb (25.3 t). Its published travel speed is 24.9 mph (40 km/h).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2017-2019
Weight: 55,799 lb (25.3 t)Engine power: 303 hp (226 kW)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,500 rpm
55,799 lb (25.3 t)Weight
303 hp (226 kW)Engine power
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.1 ft (3.08 m)Transport width
10.7 ft (3.27 m)Bucket width
11.5 ft (3.5 m)Transport height
9.74 ft (2.97 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
303 hp (226 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
High
55,799 lb (25.3 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 above the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Below average
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
5.23 yd³ (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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
24.9 mph (40 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
Above average
10.1 ft (3.08 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 above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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 | 744k ii |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2019 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power303 hp (226 kW)
Maximum torque1455/1500 Nm
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Maximum discharge height9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport length29.6 ft (9.02 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Outside turning radius19.4 ft (5.92 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight55,799 lb (25.3 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement2.38 US gal (9 L)
Emission levelTier 4f/EU IV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typePowerTech PSS 6090
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesK
Steering modeAL







