Machine models

Deere 444J–544J and grouped K loaders: linkage and controls

J-series shift behaviour and the cooling box

The 444J and 544J offer a choice of joystick or separate lift-and-bucket levers. Direction control can sit on the steering column or joystick. Their adaptive transmission changes clutch engagement with load and speed; Quick-Shift and automatic downshifting are selectable through the monitor.

Check those settings during a demonstration. A chosen clutch-cutoff setting changes how braking and drive interact, so a momentary loss of propulsion is not enough to diagnose a failed transmission.

Quad-Cool places the cooling elements around a box instead of stacking them behind one another. Access doors expose both faces of the cores. The optional reversing fan can back-blow automatically or on command; a loader lacking that option still needs direct cleaning.

High-lift arms, the attachment coupler and the cutting edge also change the working envelope. Use the matching bucket schedule when judging truck clearance. A hinge-pin measurement describes the pivot, while dump clearance describes the bucket edge with the bucket tipped.

Source: Deere J-series Z-bar brochure, controls, cooling and attachment drawings.

Why the grouped 444K entries need an engine identity

The later K-series book separates the PowerTech PSS engine from the E engine. Its PSS column carries the Final Tier 4 equipment; the E column covers Tier 3. Alternators, engine-oil fills and hydraulic reservoirs differ between those columns.

A row naming both engines cannot establish which service quantity belongs in a particular loader. Read the installed engine identification before ordering maintenance supplies.

The same K book separates Z-bar, high-lift and Powerllel linkages, with independent schedules for pin-on buckets, hook-on buckets and forks. Fork ratings include tine length and the position of the load along the tines. They also distinguish tire deflection and ground conditions.

A bucket tipping figure is therefore not a pallet rating. Match the attachment first. The manufacturer's adjustment sheets account for tires and ballast separately; a larger tire can change width and vertical clearance even though the loader's model badge stays the same.

Source: Original Deere K-series FT4/Tier 3 brochure, 444K schedules and adjustments.

Earlier reference entries and corrected manufacturer conditions
Model and field	Earlier entry	Corrected value or scope	Source
544J Width Over Tires	97.7 ft	97.7 in (2,482 mm), 20.5R25 L-3 tires in the original J-series schedule	Manufacturer schedule
544J Ground Clearance	17.58 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	Manufacturer schedule
544J High Lift Ground Clearance	17.58 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	Manufacturer schedule
544J Z-Bar Ground Clearance	17.43 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	Manufacturer schedule
544J Waste Handler Ground Clearance	18 ft	Earlier 18 ft attribution rejected. The ordinary 544J drawing gives 17.7 in (450.5 mm); it does not establish the waste-handler arrangement.	Manufacturer schedule
544J High Lift Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	2,535 gal	25.5 US gal (96.5 L), loader hydraulic reservoir and filters in the J-series book	Manufacturer schedule
444K System Pressure	248.3 psi	3,600 psi (24,821 kPa), loader/steering relief in the K-series FT4/Tier 3 book	Manufacturer schedule
444J Static Tipping Weight	167,578 lb	Earlier 167,578 lb attribution rejected; no supported Powerllel tipping rating established by the Z-bar brochure. Z-bar, coupler and fork schedules must stay separate.	Manufacturer schedule

Entries in this reference
Listing-entry count
16

Short answer

Deere 444J–544J and grouped K loaders: linkage and controls: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
444J	Net Power 119 hp Operating Weight 26,650 lb
444J High Lift	Net Power 119 hp Operating Weight 24,809 lb
444J Z-Bar	Net Power 119 hp Operating Weight 24,561 lb
444K	Net Power 128 hp Operating Weight 26,619 lb
444K High-Lift	Net Power 128 hp Operating Weight 24,621 lb
444K Z-Bar	Net Power 128 hp Operating Weight 24,372 lb
524K High-Lift	Net Power 146 hp Operating Weight 27,501 lb
524K Z-Bar	Net Power 146 hp Operating Weight 27,077 lb
544J	Net Power 149 hp Operating Weight 27,625 lb
544J High Lift	Net Power 149 hp Operating Weight 28,534 lb
544J Waste Handler	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 35,360 lb
544J Z-Bar	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 28,332 lb

444J to 544J Z-Bar specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	444J to 544J Z-Bar	16	444J, 444J, 444J High Lift, 444J Z-Bar, 444K, 444K, and 10 more

Bucket
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.58 ft	8.75 ft	10 ft	8.33 ft	8.47 ft	9.95 ft	8.76 ft	10.24 ft	9.09 ft	9.08 ft	9 ft	8.75 ft	10.33 ft	8.58 ft	9.17 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Breakout Force	14,770 lb	16,233 lb	16,655 lb	18,104 lb	13,352 lb	16,656 lb	18,104 lb	22,394 lb	20,267 lb	21,372 lb	19,684 lb	18,968 lb	20,939 lb	18,262 lb	22,672 lb

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.75 yd3	2.75 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	5 yd3	3 yd3

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.23 yd3	2.23 yd3

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Bucket Width	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft

Specification	444K
Breakout - Bucket	7960 (17549) kgf (lbf)
Bucket Capacity - Smallest	2.49 yd3
Largest Bucket Capacity	4.06 yd3

Dimensions and weight
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Ground Clearance	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.29 ft	15.48 in	1.29 ft	1.29 ft	1.32 ft	1.32 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	1.5 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	Earlier 18 ft attribution rejected. The ordinary 544J drawing gives 17.7 in (450.5 mm); it does not establish the waste-handler arrangement.	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Length With Bucket On Ground	23.42 ft	22.75 ft	23.5 ft	23.42 ft	23.46 ft	22.51 ft	24.22 ft	22.51 ft	25.17 ft	24.09 ft	24.58 ft	24.92 ft	25.92 ft	25.25 ft	24.92 ft	24.25 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Height To Top Of Cab	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.41 ft	10.41 ft	10.41 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.58 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.58 ft	10.67 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Wheelbase	9 ft	9 ft	9 ft	9 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.5 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12 ft	12 ft	13 ft	12 ft	12.05 ft	11.82 ft	13.13 ft	11.82 ft	13.52 ft	12.37 ft	12.67 ft	12.67 ft	12.67 ft	13.83 ft	12.75 ft	12.58 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.17 ft	3.67 ft	3.42 ft	4.17 ft	3.75 ft	4.73 ft	3.42 ft	3.42 ft	3.25 ft	3.22 ft	3.58 ft	3.83 ft	3.25 ft	3.83 ft	3.25 ft

Specification	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J
Width Over Tires	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	8.35 ft	8.35 ft	97.7 in (2,482 mm), 20.5R25 L-3 tires in the original J-series schedule

Specification	444K
Turning Circle	38.23 ft
Height Over Cab	10.41 ft

Engine
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Engine Model	4045H	4045H	4045H	4045H	E 4045H, Tier III certified	PowerTech PSS 4045	E 4045H, Tier III certified	E 4045H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	6068h	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Net Power	119 hp	119 hp	119 hp	119 hp	128 hp	128 hp	128 hp	146 hp	146 hp	149 hp	149 hp	149 hp	149 hp	167 hp	167 hp

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Torque	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Displacement	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	274.7 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbochanged changed air cooler	Turbocharged change air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged chargeair cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbochargeed charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Torque Rise	32 %	32 %	32 %	32 %	32 %	34 %	32 %	32 %	47 %	47 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %

Specification	444K
Pump	Piston
Engine Output-Net	123.4 hp
Transmission Type	Powershift
Engine Make	John Deere
Torque	374 lb-ft
Rated Speed	2,100 rpm
System Voltage	24 V
Emission Level	Tier 4
Alternator	100 amps

Operational
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Operating Weight	26,650 lb	23,926 lb	24,809 lb	24,561 lb	26,619 lb	25,023 lb	24,621 lb	24,372 lb	27,501 lb	27,077 lb	27,625 lb	30,245 lb	29,648 lb	28,534 lb	35,360 lb	28,332 lb

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Fuel Capacity	65 gal	65 gal	65 gal	65 gal	64 gal	58.2 gal	64 gal	64 gal	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	25.5 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	25.5 gal	25.5 gal	26 gal	25.5 US gal (96.5 L), loader hydraulic reservoir and filters in the J-series book	26 gal	26 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Static Tipping Weight	16,621 lb	Earlier 167,578 lb attribution rejected; no supported Powerllel tipping rating established by the Z-bar brochure. Z-bar, coupler and fork schedules must stay separate.	17,469 lb	20,554 lb	15,940 lb	17,392 lb	20,448 lb	19,291 lb	22,681 lb	20,255 lb	20,979 lb	16,737 lb	22,018 lb	23,576 lb	25,374 lb

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Turning Radius	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.6 ft	15.6 ft	15.6 ft	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Tire Size	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R 25	17.5 R 25	17.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5-25	20.5 R25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift	Countershaft type PowerShift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic / Powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Speed - Forward	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	14.2 mph	23.8 mph

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Speed - Reverse	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.8 mph	15.8 mph	15.8 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph

Specification	444K
Pump Flow	37 gpm
System Pressure	3,600 psi (24,821 kPa), loader/steering relief in the K-series FT4/Tier 3 book

Hydraulic System
Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,625 psi	3,625 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Pump Flow Capacity	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	43.6 gpm	43.6 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Raise Time	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	6.1 sec	6.1 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Dump Time	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1 sec	1 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Lower Time	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	2.4 sec	2.4 sec	3 sec	3 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec

Specification	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Pump Type	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable Axial piston	Variable axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston

Driveline
Specification	444K
Ride Control System	Optional
Service Brake Type	Wet Multi Disc
Parking Brake Type	Wet Multi Disc
Differential Lock	Front Locking Rear Open
Service Brake Actuation	Hydraulic
Tire Size - Standard	17.5 R25
Service Brake - Location	All Wheels

Capacities
Specification	444K
Hydraulic Tank	31.4 gal
Heaped Capacity	2.5 yd3
Transmission	4.9 gal

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
444J to 544J Z-Bar	72

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.58 ft	8.75 ft	10 ft	8.33 ft	8.47 ft	9.95 ft	8.76 ft	10.24 ft	9.09 ft	9.08 ft	9 ft	8.75 ft	10.33 ft	8.58 ft	9.17 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Breakout Force	14,770 lb	16,233 lb	16,655 lb	18,104 lb	13,352 lb	16,656 lb	18,104 lb	22,394 lb	20,267 lb	21,372 lb	19,684 lb	18,968 lb	20,939 lb	18,262 lb	22,672 lb

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.49 yd3	2.75 yd3	2.75 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	5 yd3	3 yd3

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.1 yd3	2.23 yd3	2.23 yd3

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Bucket Width	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.33 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Ground Clearance	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.3 ft	1.29 ft	15.48 in	1.29 ft	1.29 ft	1.32 ft	1.32 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	1.5 ft	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected	Earlier 18 ft attribution rejected. The ordinary 544J drawing gives 17.7 in (450.5 mm); it does not establish the waste-handler arrangement.	17.7 in (450.5 mm), standard/high-lift J-series drawing; earlier feet label rejected

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Length With Bucket On Ground	23.42 ft	22.75 ft	23.5 ft	23.42 ft	23.46 ft	22.51 ft	24.22 ft	22.51 ft	25.17 ft	24.09 ft	24.58 ft	24.92 ft	25.92 ft	25.25 ft	24.92 ft	24.25 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Height To Top Of Cab	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.41 ft	10.41 ft	10.41 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.58 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.67 ft	10.58 ft	10.67 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Wheelbase	9 ft	9 ft	9 ft	9 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.06 ft	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.5 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft	9.67 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12 ft	12 ft	13 ft	12 ft	12.05 ft	11.82 ft	13.13 ft	11.82 ft	13.52 ft	12.37 ft	12.67 ft	12.67 ft	12.67 ft	13.83 ft	12.75 ft	12.58 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.17 ft	3.67 ft	3.42 ft	4.17 ft	3.75 ft	4.73 ft	3.42 ft	3.42 ft	3.25 ft	3.22 ft	3.58 ft	3.83 ft	3.25 ft	3.83 ft	3.25 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Engine Model	4045H	4045H	4045H	4045H	E 4045H, Tier III certified	PowerTech PSS 4045	E 4045H, Tier III certified	E 4045H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	6068h	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Net Power	119 hp	119 hp	119 hp	119 hp	128 hp	128 hp	128 hp	146 hp	146 hp	149 hp	149 hp	149 hp	149 hp	167 hp	167 hp

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Torque	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Displacement	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	274.7 cu in	276 cu in	276 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbochanged changed air cooler	Turbocharged change air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged chargeair cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbochargeed charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Torque Rise	32 %	32 %	32 %	32 %	32 %	34 %	32 %	32 %	47 %	47 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %	38 %

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Operating Weight	26,650 lb	23,926 lb	24,809 lb	24,561 lb	26,619 lb	25,023 lb	24,621 lb	24,372 lb	27,501 lb	27,077 lb	27,625 lb	30,245 lb	29,648 lb	28,534 lb	35,360 lb	28,332 lb

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Fuel Capacity	65 gal	65 gal	65 gal	65 gal	64 gal	58.2 gal	64 gal	64 gal	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal	85 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	25.5 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	25.5 gal	25.5 gal	26 gal	25.5 US gal (96.5 L), loader hydraulic reservoir and filters in the J-series book	26 gal	26 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	4.7 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Static Tipping Weight	16,621 lb	Earlier 167,578 lb attribution rejected; no supported Powerllel tipping rating established by the Z-bar brochure. Z-bar, coupler and fork schedules must stay separate.	17,469 lb	20,554 lb	15,940 lb	17,392 lb	20,448 lb	19,291 lb	22,681 lb	20,255 lb	20,979 lb	16,737 lb	22,018 lb	23,576 lb	25,374 lb

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Turning Radius	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.5 ft	15.6 ft	15.6 ft	15.6 ft	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Tire Size	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R25	17.5 R 25	17.5 R 25	17.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5 R25	20.5-25	20.5 R25

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift	Countershaft type PowerShift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic / Powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Speed - Forward	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	22.4 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	14.2 mph	23.8 mph

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Max Speed - Reverse	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.7 mph	15.8 mph	15.8 mph	15.8 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	3,625 psi	3,625 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Pump Flow Capacity	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	37 gpm	43.6 gpm	43.6 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Raise Time	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	6.1 sec	6.1 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Dump Time	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1.1 sec	1 sec	1 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Lower Time	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	2.4 sec	2.4 sec	3 sec	3 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec	2.5 sec

What changes	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Pump Type	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable Axial piston	Variable axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston

What changes	444K	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J
Width Over Tires	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	7.93 ft	8.35 ft	8.35 ft	97.7 in (2,482 mm), 20.5R25 L-3 tires in the original J-series schedule

Ratios
Figure	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.5	5.0	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.4	4.9	5.0	5.2	4.7	5.9

Figure	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.31 gpm	0.31 gpm	0.31 gpm	0.31 gpm	0.29 gpm	0.29 gpm	0.29 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm

Figure	444J	444J	444J High Lift	444J Z-Bar	444K	444K High-Lift	444K Z-Bar	524K High-Lift	524K Z-Bar	544J	544J	544J	544J High Lift	544J Waste Handler	544J Z-Bar
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.55 gal	0.55 gal	0.55 gal	0.55 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.59 gal	0.59 gal	0.57 gal	0.57 gal	0.57 gal	0.57 gal	0.51 gal	0.51 gal

444J to 544J Z-Bar: owner reports

Related account: “Fuel supply, dead display and a slow start to moving”; “Steering, drive and cooling on older loaders”: 444 to 544 G-Tier.

444J to 544J Z-Bar: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheel loader	John Deere and the 444J, 444K, 524K line that the 444J, 444J High Lift, 444J Z-Bar, 444K belongs to (no title names the exact model)	47

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
transmission and drive	6
electrical and sensors	6
starting and cranking	5

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
transmission and drive	6	13%
electrical and sensors	6	13%
starting and cranking	5	11%
fuel system	3	6%
engine power and smoke	2	4%

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Used market for the 444J to 544J Z-Bar — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	John Deere wheel loader	158

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
444J	6	2004 to 2008	$38,000	$67,500	$47,506	8,250
444J Z-Bar	6	2004 to 2008	$38,000	$67,500	$47,506	8,250
444K	22	2008 to 2019	$36,500	$120,000	$72,995	6,000
444K High-Lift	22	2008 to 2019	$36,500	$120,000	$72,995	6,000
444K Z-Bar	22	2008 to 2019	$36,500	$120,000	$72,995	6,000
524K High-Lift	40	2009 to 2018	$39,900	$145,000	$88,500	7,694
524K Z-Bar	40	2009 to 2018	$39,900	$145,000	$88,500	7,694

444J to 544J Z-Bar: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	John Deere together with the wheel loader 444J, 444J High Lift, 444J Z-Bar, 444K	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444J — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444J — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444J High Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444J Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444K — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444K — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444K High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 444K Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 524K High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 524K Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J High Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J Waste Handler — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544J Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for John Deere 444J to 544J Z-Bar — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for John Deere 444J — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for John Deere — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.