John Deere 524K, 444K, 544K SPECIFICATIONS

95–147 KW (128–198 NET HP)

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444K | 524K | 544K | 624K

LOADERS

UTILITY LOADERS

Think. Again.

Think. Again.

Think. Again.

Innovative Quad-Cool™ system. Highly reliable

solid-state electrical system and sealed-

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switch module. Smooth-as-silk SmartShift

transmission. The J-Series Loaders introduced

a lot of innovative thinking — and began a

tradition that continues in the new K-Series.

Although they don’t appear all that different

from their standard-setting predecessors,

these next-generation loaders are loaded

throughout with even more customer-inspired

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enhancements. Spacious, quieter cabs with

unsurpassed visibility. Expanded sealed-switch

modules. Secured key-less start. And easier-

to-read LCD monitors with advanced onboard

diagnostics. You have more choices, too, including

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the 2.1-m

and automatic diff-lock axles, to list just a few.

Exceptional productivity, long-term durability,

unparalleled versatility — you get it all in the

John Deere K-Series.

(2.75 cu. yd.) 524K, NeverGrease™ pins,

K-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

444K

Rated Net Power
Bucket Capacity

95 kW (128 hp) 110 kW (146 hp) 125 kW (167 hp) 147 kW (198 hp)

1.9 m3 (2.5 cu. yd.) 2.1 m3 (2.75 cu. yd.) 2.3 m3 (3.0 cu. yd.) 2.7 m3 (3.5 cu. yd.)

524K

544K 624K

Z-bar:
Tipping Load

40-degree full turn (17,796 lb.) (19,698 lb.) (20,799 lb.) (26,542 lb.)

Breakout Force
Operating Weight

(24,372 lb.) (27,077 lb.) (28,263 lb.) (33,477 lb.)

8072 kg 8935 kg 9434 kg 12 031 kg

8023 kg (17,688 lb.) 9193 kg (20,267 lb.) 10 188 kg (22,461 lb.) 12 920 kg (28,484 lb.)

11 055 kg 12 282 kg 12 820 kg 15 185 kg

Powerllel™:
Tipping Load

40-degree full turn (13,726 lb.) (16,654 lb.) (20,408 lb.)

Breakout Force

Operating Weight

(26,619 lb.) (30,511 lb.) (36,275 lb.)

6226 kg N/A 7554 kg 9257 kg

6056 kg (13,352 lb.) N/A 8604 kg (18,968 lb.) 10 759 kg (23,719 lb.)

12 074 kg N/A 13 840 kg 16 454 kg

Tool Carrier:
Tipping Load

40-degree full turn (23,675 lb.)

Breakout Force

Operating Weight

N/A N/A N/A 10 739 kg

N/A N/A N/A 10 978 kg (24,202 lb.)

N/A N/A N/A 15 499 kg (34,169 lb.)

PowerTech™ EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA diesels pack
impressive torque reserves that top out at a whopping
55 percent in the 624K. For power without compromise
in all conditions.

K-Series Loaders ride on a wide stance that provides
additional lateral stability for handling heavy loads and
working on rough terrain. Overall balance is exceptional.

Same-side ground-level service access makes the daily
routine quick and easy. Enhanced onboard diagnostics
and extended service intervals further maximize uptime.

Z-bar or parallel lift? If you can’t decide which config­uration is best for you, the 444K, 544K, and 624K
Powerllel’s patented design delivers the best of both.

Available premium heated air-ride armchair seat adjusts multiple ways for extra
comfort and cushioning.

Spacious cab with a cooler compartment and beverage holder provides plenty
of room to stow your stuff. Convenient 12-volt port powers cell phones and other
electronic devices.

Brake and throttle pedals have been repositioned and the front console redesigned
to make way for more legroom and comfort.

Adjustable automotive-style louvers provide effective airflow to keep the glass
clear and pressurized cab comfortable.

1. Multilanguage color LCD monitor provides
pushbutton access to a wealth of machine
info and control:

A. Vital and general operating information,

including transmission mode, gear, engine
rpms, and ground speed.

B. Enhanced onboard diagnostics with

speed, pressure, and temperature readings
and real-time switch status.

C. Customized machine settings such as

Quick Shift, Auto-to-1st, and ride control.
Lets you match operating characteristics
to specific jobs and conditions.

D. Optional embedded payload scale

weighs each bucket load, helping fill
trucks to the max.

2. Joystick steering (available on 544K/624K)
is ideal for V-pattern truck loading. Offering

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fatigue-beating comfort, it adapts to ground
speed, delivering smooth control for load­and-carry applications, as well.

3. Key-less start security system requires a
numeric pass code (when enabled). Helps
prevent unauthorized machine operation.

4. Optional rearview camera and radar object­detection system provides “eyes-in-the-back­of-the-head” visibility, displaying the activity
out back on the LCD screen. Emits an audible
alert, too, for extra awareness in tight quarters

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and high-traffic areas.

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Hard work

Hard work

Hard work

made easier.

made easier.

made easier.

What operator wouldn’t be more productive in

the high-back air-ride seat of a K-Series Loader?

Upfront, an enhanced multifunction monitor

displays operating, diagnostic, and maintenance

info on a color LCD screen with easy-on-the-

eyes clarity. Ten-percent more tinted glass and

a low-profile console allow a commanding view

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of the work ahead. The quieter cab boasts more

legroom and improved ergonomics, too, including

fatigue-beating features like seat-mounted loader

controls. And an expanded sealed-switch module

with key-less start and easy pushbutton operation

of even more functions. For more productivity

without extra effort.

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More power

More power

More power

and control mean

and control mean

and control mean

more productivity.

more productivity.

more productivity.

If you’ve got maximum productivity in mind,

the K-Series Loaders should be at the top of

your list. But it’s not just their big torque

reserves that make them such impressive

performers. Single-lever joystick or two-lever

fingertip controls provide smooth, near-effort-

less control. Excavator-style hydraulics sense

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the load and deliver the flow needed for smooth

combined functions and fast work cycles. You

won’t find a smoother-shifting loader, either.

™

The PowerShift

employs SmartShift technology to continuously

evaluate speed and load conditions, and adjusts

clutch-pack engagement to suit.

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torque-converter transmission

SmartShift ensures that gear changes are smooth as silk, regardless of whether
the bucket is empty or fully loaded.

Engine/hydraulic match maintains good boom and bucket power into and out of
the pile. For big loads, even in wet or packed materials.

Optional spin control boosts productivity by improving traction in troublesome
material or underfoot conditions. Reduces tire wear, fuel costs, and operator
fatigue, too.

Responsive steering and full 80-degree articulation increase maneuverability in
tight quarters, for faster cycle times and fewer three-point turns.

Hydraulic system provides only the power required, so there’s no wasted
horsepower or fuel.

Boom-height kick-out and return-to-carry functions help speed production in
repetitive loading applications. On Powerllel-equipped loaders, the touchpad
has two presets for added convenience when frequent attachment changeover
is required.

1. Choose from single-lever joystick or two­lever fingertip pilot-operated hydraulic
controls. Joystick FNR selector provides
convenient direction and full-range gear
changes. Both include innovative Quick­Shift feature for pushbutton gear changes,
one gear at a time.

2. Backlit touchpad in the expanded sealed­switch module controls key-less start and
24 other machine functions. Enables the
operator to adjust boom-height kick-out
and return-to-carry, and activate return­to-dig from the seat.

3. Programmable clutch cutoff increases
productivity in all kinds of terrain. Simply
select the slope of your dumpsite —
level, small, or steep. Depressing the
brake pedal disconnects the transmission
while maintaining engine speed for fast
boom cycles.

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Powerllel’s unique design separates the bell crank from the cross tube, attaching
instead to the loader frame via a Y-shape link. This “free-floating” bell-crank
design allows load forces to work with, not against, the boom. For powerful
breakout in tough digging.

Coupler fastens the attachment close to the machine to optimize stability with
heavy loads.

Unique Y-link, low-mounted boom cylinders, and Hi-Vis coupler provide clear
visibility to the work tool and throughout the lift arc.

Tire and axle options let you equip your Powerllel loader for material-handling
work on a wide variety of terrain.

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1. If it’s a traditional tool carrier you want, the
624K delivers parallel lift, plus numerous
other K-Series advantages.

2. Hi-Vis coupler lets you change attachments
from the cab quickly and easily. Conforms
to ISO23727, allowing it to pick up a
broad range of John Deere and other
attachments so you can do more with
one machine.

3. Powerllel loaders deliver outstanding

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breakout throughout the entire bucket and
angle range. To conquer tough tasks such
as loading logs.

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Parallel lift that’s

Parallel lift that’s

Parallel lift that’s

simply unparalleled.

simply unparalleled.

simply unparalleled.

Powerllel loaders deliver both powerful digging

forces and parallel lift. Their innovative

design allows load forces to work with, not

against, the boom. For big breakout force,

even in difficult digging. Impressive torque

throughout the entire dump and rollback

range enables Powerllel loaders to excel at

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a wide variety of material-handling tasks.

But don’t just look for these John Deere

advantages in the numbers on a spec sheet.

The best way to fully appreciate them is on

your jobsite. Whatever the task, whatever

the load, you’ll discover parallel lift that’s

without parallel.

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Discover

Discover

Discover

your options.

your options.

your options.

K-Series Loaders come equipped with plenty of

production-boosting features to help you handle

almost anything you throw their way. But if yours

isn’t just any application, we’ve got you covered

with a wide variety of factory- or dealer-installed

options. So you can equip your loader with exactly

what you need to maximize your efforts and

expand your opportunities.

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Corrosion package shields electrical components and connections to help prevent
corrosive materials from short-circuiting productivity.

Full-tire front and rear fenders and flaps help keep the machine free of mud and debris.

Powered cab pre-cleaner is a smart addition in high airborne-debris environments.

Heated mirrors prevent fog and ice from obstructing the view and affecting productivity.

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JDLink

lets you know where your loader is and how it’s performing. This wireless
communication system delivers location, performance, and maintenance data
to your computer.

Embedded payload scale enables you to fill each truck to its limit for maximum
productivity. It’s available on all Z-bar and high-lift loaders.

General-purpose or excavating buckets are available in pin-on or coupler configura­tions from 1.9–2.7 m

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(2.0–3.5 cu. yd). Or opt for the 1.5- or 2.29-m (60 or 90 in.)

wide forks with 1.22- or 1.52-m (48 or 60 in.) tines.

Need to take productivity to another level? High-lift option (not available on 524K)
extends lift height nearly 381 mm (15 in.).

Axle choices include front and rear locking differentials or front locking differential
with conventional rear.

Rear-axle disconnect disengages power when not needed. Reduces fuel consumption
and tire wear, and helps smooth the ride during roading or transport.

1. With ride control, the lift cylinders act as
shock absorbers, cushioning bumps to
allow these loaders to navigate rough ground
more quickly without losing their loads. Auto­actuation travel speed is adjustable between

3.2 and 24.1 km/h (2 and 15 mph).

2. Worksite Pro™ couplers increase versatility
and make attachment switchover push­button easy. Hi-Vis coupler conforms to
ISO23727, allowing it to pick up a broad
range of John Deere and other attachments.

3. Automatic differential lock engages as
soon as a tire begins to slip. It’s ideal for
inexperienced operators or applications
requiring high traction, such as stockpiling
silage, plowing snow, and handling pipe.

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Four steel plates support the loader tower, extending pin life and protecting
the boom-cylinder hoses.

Sealed-switch module keeps out dust, moisture, and debris, and virtually
never wears out. Proven marine-grade touchpad eliminates rocker switches
and nearly 100 wires, and unsealed connections provide even longer life.

Standard features such as bypass-start protection, automatic park brake,
convenient handholds, and slip-resistant steps help keep the operator out
of harm’s way.

Wet-sleeve engine liners provide uniform engine cooling for less oil break­down and longer durability than cast-in-block designs.

500-, 2,000-, and 4,000-hour engine, transmission, and hydraulic oil and
filter service intervals mean more uptime.

Wide-mouth fuel tank allows quick and convenient ground-level fill-ups.
Generous capacity lets you work longer.

1. Electrical-distribution center employs
highly reliable circuit-board technology
and solid-state switches that eliminate
numerous wiring harnesses, fuses, relays,
and connectors. Sealed gold-pin electrical
connectors resist corrosion for superior
long-term integrity.

2. 524K, 544K, and 624K planetary final drives
are mounted inboard. Hydraulic wet-disc
brakes on all models self-adjust.

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3. Quad-Cool places the radiator, air-conditioner
condenser, intercooler, and hydraulic, trans­mission, and optional axle coolers in a unique
boxed configuration that’s isolated from
engine heat. For increased efficiency and
durability.

4. Optional programmable fan automatically
reverses at predetermined intervals, ejecting
debris from the radiator and cooler cores.
Or choose your own cleaning cycles through
the monitor.

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Nothing Runs

Nothing Runs

Nothing Runs

Like a Deere.

Like a Deere.

Like a Deere.

It’s all about uptime. So we gave the K-Series

plenty of resources to help them succeed. All

four loaders come equipped with traditional

John Deere durability features. Such as heavy-

duty wet-sleeve diesels, Quad-Cool, and solid-

state electrical systems. Reinforced articulation

joints with double-tapered roller bearings.

Plus, booms and mainframes so tough they’re

warranted for three years or 10,000 hours. When

you know how they’re built, you’ll run a Deere.

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