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444 G-Tier

Built for value without compromise, the John Deere 444 G‑Tier Mid‑Size Wheel Loader delivers higher‑tier‑level performance, versatile high‑lift capability, and productivity‑focused features that keep operations moving efficiently even in demanding conditions

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 92 kW (124 hp) at 2,100 rpm
  • Operating Weight: 11,289-11,941 kg (24,887-26,325 lb.)
  • Bucket Capacity: 1.9-2.1 m³ (2.5-2.75 cu. yd.)
  • Height to Top of Cab: 10 ft, 3 in. (3.13 m) - 10 ft, 7 in. (3.21 m)
Service and Support Capabilities From John Deere and Dealer Network
A person wearing a hard hat and high-visibility orange safety vest stands beside wheel loader with an open engine compartment, inspecting internal mechanical components.

All daily service points including fuel refill are conveniently grouped at ground level on the left side of the machine. Sight gauges for transmission and hydraulic fluid levels are easy to read. Hinged doors provide wide-open access to the engine, cooling system, and other components.

Comfortable and Straightforward Cab Design
A person wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and a high-visibility orange vest sits inside the cab of a heavy construction vehicle, holding the steering wheel

Comfortable and spacious cab features ergonomically placed joystick controls, foot pedals, sealed-switch module (SSM), and adjustable five-inch monitor that displays vital machine data as well as the view from the rearview camera.

Economical Solution with High Performance
Wheel loader pushing dirt up a mound of red soil on a construction site, with the machine angled up to a cloudy sky

Ideal for everything from dirt work, to truck loading, to snow removal, this mid-size machine provides a rugged and reliable solution at an economical price point.

Description: 444 G-Tier
Key Specs
Net Peak Power2100 rpm
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)118 hp
Net Peak Torque1400 rpm
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)532 lb-ft
Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ E 4045H
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
Cylinders4
Valves Per Cylinder4
Displacement276 cu in.
Net Peak Power2100 rpm
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)118 hp
Gross Peak Power2100 rpm
Gross Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)130 hp
Net Peak Torque1400 rpm
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)532 lb-ft
Gross Peak Torque550 rpm
Net Torque Rise34 %
Fuel System (Electronically Controlled)High-Pressure common rail
LubricationFull-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
AspirationTurbocharged, charge air cooled
Air CleanerUnder-hood, dual-element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
Cooling
Fan Drive TypeHydraulically driven, Proportionally controlled
Electrical And Lighting
System Type24 volt with 80-amp alternator
Battery Voltage12 V
Battery Capacity Per Each950 CCA
Transmission System
TypeCountershaft-type PowerShiftâ„¢
Torque ConverterSingle-stage, single-phase
Shift ControlElectronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
Operator InterfaceSteering-column or joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever; kick-down button on hydraulic lever
Shift ModesJoystick-Mounted F-N-R and Gear-Select Lever; Kick-Down Button on Hydraulic Lever
Axles And Brakes
Final DrivesHeavy-duty mid-board planetary
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop To Stop24 degrees
Service Brakes (ISO 3450)Outboard, forced oil cooled, multi disc
Parking Brake (ISO 3450)Automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, driveline mounted, sealed wet multi disc
Wheels And Tires
Tread Width On Standard Tires74.8 in.
Width Over Tires On Standard Tires95.1 in.
Serviceability
Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity50 gal.
Cooling System Refill Capacity20 qt
Engine Oil With Vertical Spin-On Filter Refill Capacity18.5 qt
Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity19.5 gal.
Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity23 gal.
Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity24.3 gal.
Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity12 oz.
Hydraulic System And Steering
Pump Type And System (Loader And Steering)Variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM37 gpm
System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering)3600 psi
Loader Controls2-function valve; joystick control; hydraulic-function enable/disable; optional 3rd- and 4th-function valve with auxiliary lever
Steering Articulation Full Arc Angle80 degrees
Steering Articulation Angle Each Direction40 degrees
Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire)15.58 ft, in.
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time1 seconds
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time2.4 seconds
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time9.3 seconds

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