Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref john-deere-524k-high-lift-wheel-loader

John Deere 524K High-Lift

The John Deere 524K High-Lift is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 27,500.47 lb (12,474 kg), a 146 hp engine, and a 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
27,500.47lb
12,474kg
Engine power
146hp
108.9kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
2.75yd³
2.1m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · small wheel loaders

Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the John Deere 524K High-Lift sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 27,500 lb lighter than 70% (n=439)
  • Engine power 146 hp less powerful than 68% (n=408)
  • Bucket capacity 2.8 yd³ smaller-bucket than 70% (n=387)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

3250B400C7670A
Side elevation
3250B2545D
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make 2240
Engine Model E 6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power 146hp 108.9kw
Power Measured @ 2000rpm
Max Torque 448lb ft 607.5Nm
Displacement 414cu in 6.8L
Torque Measured @ 1600rpm
Aspiration Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise 47%

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 27500.5lb 12474kg
Fuel Capacity 85.9gal 325L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 24.1gal 91L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 5.1gal 19L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 6.1gal 23L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 4.9gal 18.5L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 4.5gal 17L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 4.5gal 17L
Static Tipping Weight 19290.5lb 8750kg
Turning Radius 16.5ft in 5000mm
Operating Voltage 24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 80amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 24degrees
Tire Size 20.5 R 25

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 3
Max Speed - Forward 22.4mph 36km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 15mph 24.1km/h

04 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 3625psi 24993.5kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 43.6gal/min 165L/min
Raise Time 6.1sec
Dump Time 1.4sec
Lower Time 3sec
Pump Type variable displacement, axial piston

05 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 10.24ft in 3120mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 2.75yd3 2.1m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck 2.23yd3 1.7m3
Bucket Width 8.34ft in 2540mm
Breakout Force 22394lb 99.62kN

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.32ft in 400mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 25.17ft in 7670mm
Width Over Tires 8.35ft in 2545mm
Height To Top Of Cab 10.67ft in 3250mm
Wheelbase 9.62ft in 2930mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 13.52ft in 4120mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 3.25ft in 990mm

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