John Deere 244J Specifications

59 NET HORSEPOWER

LOADER

244J

Big productivity

in a compact

package.

Want a compact machine with super-sized

features? Step up to the tight-turning, heavy-

lifting 244J Loader. This versatile machine

combines best-in-class maneuverability, travel

speed, breakout force, reach, and stability —

letting it tackle tasks that other machines

can’t. Oscillating stereo steering delivers

a smooth-turning radius that’s 20-percent

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tighter than comparable loaders — for faster

cycle times and less material spillage. Add

to that a faster maximum travel speed, more

comfortable cab with enhanced comfort

and visibility, and standard return-to-dig

function, and the 244J delivers big-time

stability, performance, and operator comfort

in one compact package.

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244J Loader key specifications

Operating Weight .....................................11,552 lb.

Net Horsepower .......................................59 hp

Pin Height .................................................126 in.

Full Turn Tip Load ....................................7,718 lb.

Bucket Size ..............................................1.0 cu. yd.

Bucket Breakout Force ...........................10,792 lb.

Unique stereo steering makes this compact loader even more productive, for tight turns and extra agility in close quarters.

Optional Worksite Pro™ skid-steer-style coupler lets you utilize many of the same attachments used on skid steers.

244J’s big breakout forces, high dump clearance, and generous lift capacities make it the perfect machine for a wide variety of work.

Two-range hydrostatic drivetrain delivers an infinite travel speed from 0 to 19 mph. The inching pedal further fine-tunes control.

Interim Tier 4-certified John Deere turbocharged diesel delivers power without compromise in all conditions.

Extended service intervals help maximize uptime.

Unlike comparable-size machines, return-to-dig is standard.

Oscillating stereo steering combines machine articulation and rear-axle steering, giving the 244J the tightest turn radius in its class.

18-inch tires are standard.

1. Boom float allows easy backdragging for finish grading and cleaning up jobsites.

2. An oscillating rear axle and elastic articulation at the pivot smooth the ride for greater material retention and reduced operator fatigue.

3. Manual low-speed differential lock delivers the traction needed

to go deeper into the pile for bigger bucket loads.

4. 244J’s long reach lets it easily dump to the center of tandem-axle trucks for quicker and easier loading.

5. The 244J’s unique design turns tight but articulates less, keeping the center of gravity and ballast in line to counteract load forces — for superior full-turn tipping load capacity.

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Run in some

pretty tight circles.

Navigating crowded jobsites often isn’t easy.

While most machines are forced into three-

point turns (or worse), the 244J’s oscillating

stereo steering allows a tight 148-inch turn

radius for unsurpassed maneuverability.

Delivers higher tipping load capacities, too.

What’s more, the hydrostatic drivetrain’s

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infinitely variable range lets you precisely

match travel speed to the work at hand.

So you can inch ahead while maintaining

full hydraulic power. Or max out at a

fastest-in-class 19 mph. Lets you move more

materials, more quickly and more efficiently.

Without running you ragged.

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Easy to get in.

Easy to get working.

Climb aboard the 244J and you’ll see why

this machine takes a back seat to nothing.

Its spacious sound-suppressed cab provides

ample headroom, best-in-class all-around visibility,

and much more. A single lever with FNR switch

controls all boom and bucket functions, and

standard return-to-dig is just a flick-of-the-

wrist away. Gauges in the forward console are

clearly visible, intuitive, and easy to read. Tilt

steering, multi-adjustable high-back suspension

seat, electronic monitor, and many more

productivity-boosting features are also standard.

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