John Deere Construction 844 Wheel Loader Specs (1981-2021)

The John Deere Construction 844 Wheel Loader (1981-2021) is characterised by high engine power at 290 hp (216 kW) and above-average weight at 52,999 lb (24 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 7 yd³ (5.35 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1981-2021

Weight: 52,999 lb (24 t)Engine power: 290 hp (216 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 7 yd³ (5.35 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
52,999 lb (24 t)Weight
290 hp (216 kW)Engine power
7 yd³ (5.35 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.4 mph (37.7 km/h)Travel speed
858 lb-ft (1,163 Nm)Maximum torque
9.71 ft (2.96 m)Transport width
10.7 ft (3.25 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

290 hp (216 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

Above average

52,999 lb (24 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

7 yd³ (5.35 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

Above average

4.5 yd³ (3.44 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

23.4 mph (37.7 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

Above average

858 lb-ft (1,163 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7 yd³ (5.35 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 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
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1981-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power290 hp (216 kW)
Maximum torque858 lb-ft (1,163 Nm)
Travel speed23.4 mph (37.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport length26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity7 yd³ (5.35 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Weight52,999 lb (24 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke140×127 mm
Displacement4.13 US gal (15.7 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo