John Deere Construction 844 K Wheel Loader Specs (2010-2021)

For the John Deere Construction 844 K Wheel Loader (2010-2021), high engine power at 380 hp (283 kW) is paired with high weight at 70,629 lb (32 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2010-2021

Weight: 70,629 lb (32 t)Engine power: 380 hp (283 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)
70,629 lb (32 t)Weight
380 hp (283 kW)Engine power
8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,322 lb-ft (1,793 Nm)Maximum torque
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport width
11.4 ft (3.46 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

380 hp (283 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

70,629 lb (32 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

High

8.11 yd³ (6.2 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 above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

6.28 yd³ (4.8 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.

Maximum torque

High

1,322 lb-ft (1,793 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius20.7 ft (6.3 m)
Bucket width11.4 ft (3.46 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.7 ft (9.65 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.76 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 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 844 K
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2010-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power380 hp (283 kW)
Maximum torque1,322 lb-ft (1,793 Nm)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.76 m)
Transport length31.7 ft (9.65 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Outside turning radius20.7 ft (6.3 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)
Weight70,629 lb (32 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6135H
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 seriesK