John Deere Construction 744k ii Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2019)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius19.4 ft (5.92 m)
Bucket width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Maximum discharge height9.74 ft (2.97 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.6 ft (9.02 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.08 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 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