John Deere 744J Waste Handler High-Lift
The John Deere 744J Waste Handler High-Lift is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 66,926 lb (30,358 kg), a 266 hp engine, and a 6 yd³ (4.7 m³) bucket.
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Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the John Deere 744J Waste Handler High-Lift sits at the heavy end of its class:
- Operating weight 66,930 lb heavier than 87% (n=198)
- Engine power 266 hp less powerful than 64% (n=190)
- Bucket capacity 6 yd³ larger-bucket than 66% (n=174)
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01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | e 6125H | |
| Net Power | 266hp | 198kw |
| Max Torque | 970lb ft | 1315Nm |
| Displacement | 766cu in | 12.6L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged charge air cooled | |
| Torque Rise | 40% |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 66926lb | 30358kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 122gal | 462L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 38gal | 144L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 10.039gal | 38L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 10.039gal | 38L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 7.397gal | 28L |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 12.944gal | 49L |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 12.944gal | 49L |
| Static Tipping Weight | 37425lb | 16976kg |
| Turning Radius | 20.2ft in | 6140mm |
| Operating Voltage | 24V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80amps | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 16degrees | |
| Tire Size | 31.5 - 25 |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Automatic Powershift | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 3 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 3 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 13.1mph | 21.1km/h |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 19.3mph | 31.1km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Relief Valve Setting | 3200psi | 22050kPa |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 104gal/min | 394L/min |
| Raise Time | 6.5sec | |
| Dump Time | 1.5sec | |
| Lower Time | 3sec | |
| Pump Type | Variable axial piston |
05 Bucket Dimensions
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 11.25ft in | 3440mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 6yd3 | 4.7m3 |
| Bucket Capacity - Struck | 5.3yd3 | 4m3 |
| Bucket Width | 10.67ft in | 3251mm |
| Breakout Force | 29024lb | 129.1kN |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.65ft in | 510mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 30ft in | 9146mm |
| Width Over Tires ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 10.5ft in | 3200mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.67ft in | 3560mm |
| Wheelbase | 11.17ft in | 3400mm |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 16.08ft in | 4900mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 4.66ft in | 1421mm |
Data notes
Corrected value. The source published these figures under the wrong unit. The metric figure is authoritative and the imperial value shown here is derived from it.
- Engine Oil Fluid Capacity: shown as 10.039 gal (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 38 L)
- Cooling System Fluid Capacity: shown as 10.039 gal (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 38 L)
- Transmission Fluid Capacity: shown as 7.397 gal (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 28 L)
- Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: shown as 12.944 gal (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 49 L)
- Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: shown as 12.944 gal (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 49 L)
- Width Over Tires: shown as 10.5 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 3200 mm)
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.