John Deere Construction 944k hybrid Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 944k hybrid Wheel Loader (2017-2026) are high weight at 119,601 lb (54.2 t) and high minimum bucket capacity at 8.63 yd³ (6.6 m³). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 10 yd³ (7.65 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 119,601 lb (54.2 t)Maximum bucket capacity: 10 yd³ (7.65 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 8.63 yd³ (6.6 m³)Travel speed: 24.2 mph (39 km/h)
119,601 lb (54.2 t)Weight
10 yd³ (7.65 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
8.63 yd³ (6.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
12.2 ft (3.73 m)Transport width
12.9 ft (3.92 m)Bucket width
13.8 ft (4.2 m)Transport height
12.7 ft (3.88 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

High

119,601 lb (54.2 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

10 yd³ (7.65 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

8.63 yd³ (6.6 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

24.2 mph (39 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

High

12.2 ft (3.73 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity10 yd³ (7.65 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity8.63 yd³ (6.6 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius26.1 ft (7.95 m)
Bucket width12.9 ft (3.92 m)
Maximum discharge height12.7 ft (3.88 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Transport width12.2 ft (3.73 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 944k hybrid
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width12.9 ft (3.92 m)
Maximum discharge height12.7 ft (3.88 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Transport length38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Transport width12.2 ft (3.73 m)
Outside turning radius26.1 ft (7.95 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity10 yd³ (7.65 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity8.63 yd³ (6.6 m³)
Weight119,601 lb (54.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65 R33

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesK
Steering modeAL