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
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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 | 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







