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John Deere 544K to 724J Z-Bar specifications

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John Deere 544K to 724J Z-Bar: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
544K	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 30,512 lb
544K High-Lift	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 28,464 lb
544K Z-Bar	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 28,263 lb
624J High-Lift	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 33,587 lb
624J Waste Handler	Net Power 167 hp Operating Weight 39,762 lb
624J Waste Handler High-Lift	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 39,715 lb
624J Z-Bar	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 32,290 lb
624K	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 36,275 lb
624K High-Lift	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 33,773 lb
624K Z-Bar	Net Power 198 hp Operating Weight 33,477 lb
724J High-Lift	Net Power 215 hp Operating Weight 40,671 lb
724J Z-Bar	Net Power 215 hp Operating Weight 40,671 lb

544K to 724J Z-Bar specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	544K to 724J Z-Bar	12	544K, 544K High-Lift, 544K Z-Bar, 624J High-Lift, 624J Waste Handler, 624J Waste Handler High-Lift, and 6 more

Bucket
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.8 ft	10.21 ft	9.06 ft	10.67 ft	9.08 ft	10.83 ft	8.42 ft	8.86 ft	10.6 ft	9.39 ft	11 ft	9.45 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.5 yd3	3.5 yd3	4 yd3	3.5 yd3	3.54 yd3	3.54 yd3	3.54 yd3	4.5 yd3	4.75 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft	9.58 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	114.2 ft	9.92 ft
Breakout Force	18,968 lb	20,940 lb	22,672 lb	25,884 lb	25,567 lb	23,137 lb	28,483 lb	23,719 lb	25,884 lb	28,484 lb	30,610 lb	30,610 lb

Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J Z-Bar
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.62 yd3	2.62 yd3	2.62 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.5 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	4.2 yd3

Dimensions and weight
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft	1.32 ft	1.32 ft	17.08 ft	18.58 ft	1.56 ft	17.08 ft	1.26 ft	1.26 ft	1.26 ft	17.68 ft	1.47 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.23 ft	25.43 ft	24.38 ft	27.08 ft	40.5 ft	24.75 ft	24.83 ft	26.68 ft	26.81 ft	25.46 ft	28.17 ft	26.92 ft
Width Over Tires	8.36 ft	8.36 ft	8.36 ft	101.7 ft	101.7 ft	8.42 ft	101.7 ft	8.72 ft	8.72 ft	8.72 ft	109.14 ft	109.14 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.63 ft	10.63 ft	10.63 ft	10.92 ft	11.17 ft	11.17 ft	10.92 ft	10.9 ft	10.9 ft	10.9 ft	11.17 ft	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	10.14 ft	10.14 ft	10.14 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.64 ft	13.69 ft	12.54 ft	14.25 ft	13.17 ft	14.33 ft	13 ft	13.1 ft	14.11 ft	12.96 ft	15 ft	13.58 ft

Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J Z-Bar
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.58 ft	3.25 ft	3.25 ft	3.38 ft	5.92 ft	4.2 ft	3.65 ft	3.35 ft	3.78 ft

Engine
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H, Tier III certified	6068H, Tier III certified	6068H, Tier III certified	6081h	6081H
Net Power	167 hp	167 hp	167 hp	198 hp	167 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	215 hp	215 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	765 lb-ft	765 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	415 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	496 cu in	496 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	turbocharged	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	38 %	38 %	38 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	49 %	49 %

Operational
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Operating Weight	30,512 lb	28,464 lb	28,263 lb	33,587 lb	39,762 lb	39,715 lb	32,290 lb	36,275 lb	33,773 lb	33,477 lb	40,671 lb	40,671 lb
Fuel Capacity	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	100 gal	100 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	32 gal	32 gal	32 gal	32 gal	29.1 gal	29.1 gal	29.1 gal	31 gal	31 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	8.2 gal	8.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	6.9 gal	6.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 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	4.5 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	19,381 lb	20,481 lb	24,022 lb	24,998 lb	28,350 lb	24,754 lb	30,143 lb	23,814 lb	25,483 lb	30,693 lb	27,432 lb	27,432 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17.3 ft	17.3 ft	17.3 ft	18 ft	21.5 ft
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
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
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	16 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R25	20.5-25	20.5 -25	20.5 R25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	23.5 R25	23.5 R25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automactic Powershift	automatic Powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.2 mph	22.2 mph	22.2 mph	24.6 mph	15.2 mph	15.2 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	22 mph	22 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	15.5 mph	15.5 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Relief Valve Setting	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	59 gpm	59 gpm	59 gpm	74 gpm	74 gpm
Raise Time	5.6 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	6 sec	6 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.7 sec	1.3 sec	1.3 sec	1.7 sec	1.4 sec	1.3 sec	1.3 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec
Lower Time	2.5 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	2.8 sec	2.7 sec	2.7 sec	2.8 sec	2.8 sec	2.7 sec	2.7 sec	3 sec	3 sec
Pump Type	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 displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
544K to 724J Z-Bar	42

Ratios
Figure	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.5	5.9	5.9	5.9	4.2	5.0	6.1	5.5	5.9	5.9	5.3	5.3
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.36 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.30 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.34 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.51 gal	0.51 gal	0.51 gal	0.47 gal	0.56 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal

544K to 724J Z-Bar: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the John Deere 544 wheel loaders (544A, 544C, 544K); heavyequipmentforums.com.

John Deere: Steering, drive and cooling on older loaders.

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the John Deere 624K wheel loaders; heavyequipmentforums.com.

John Deere: Fuel rail pressure, starters and lost security code.

544K to 724J 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 544K, 624J line that the 544K, 544K High-Lift, 544K Z-Bar, 624J High-Lift belongs to (no title names the exact model)	66

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
overheating and cooling	6
fuel system	4
parts and manuals	4

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
overheating and cooling	6	9%
fuel system	4	6%
parts and manuals	4	6%
hydraulics	4	6%
engine power and smoke	2	3%

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Used market for the 544K to 724J Z-Bar — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	John Deere wheel loader	337

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
544K	84	2008 to 2018	$34,000	$194,500	$109,900	8,017
544K High-Lift	84	2008 to 2018	$34,000	$194,500	$109,900	8,017
544K Z-Bar	84	2008 to 2018	$34,000	$194,500	$109,900	8,017
624J High-Lift	13	2004 to 2007	$29,500	$119,000	$48,000	19,500
624J Z-Bar	13	2004 to 2007	$29,500	$119,000	$48,000	19,500
624K	59	2009 to 2017	$55,000	$143,717	$78,484	8,000

544K to 724J 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 544K, 544K High-Lift, 544K Z-Bar, 624J High-Lift	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544K — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544K High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 544K Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624J High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624J Waste Handler — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624J Waste Handler High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624J Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624K — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624K High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 624K Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 724J High-Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 724J Z-Bar — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for John Deere 544K to 724J Z-Bar — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the John Deere 544 wheel loaders (544A, 544C, 544K) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for John Deere 544K — 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.

John Deere 544K to 724J Z-Bar: Configuration records

544K

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.8 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.01 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.62 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft
Breakout Force	18,968 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.23 ft
Width Over Tires	8.36 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.63 ft
Wheelbase	9.62 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.64 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.58 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	E 6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	167 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Max Torque	496 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	38 %
Operational
Operating Weight	30,512 lb
Fuel Capacity	85.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	19,381 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,650 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50 gpm
Raise Time	5.6 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	2.5 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

Source

544K High-Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.21 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.01 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.62 yd3
Bucket Width	8.34 ft
Breakout Force	20,940 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.43 ft
Width Over Tires	8.36 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.63 ft
Wheelbase	9.62 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.69 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.25 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	E 6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	167 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Max Torque	496 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	38 %
Operational
Operating Weight	28,464 lb
Fuel Capacity	85.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	20,481 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,650 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

Source

544K Z-Bar

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.06 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.01 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.62 yd3
Bucket Width	8.34 ft
Breakout Force	22,672 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.38 ft
Width Over Tires	8.36 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.63 ft
Wheelbase	9.62 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.54 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.25 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	E 6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	167 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Max Torque	496 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	38 %
Operational
Operating Weight	28,263 lb
Fuel Capacity	85.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	24,022 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,650 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

Source

624J High-Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.67 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.5 yd3
Bucket Width	8.5 ft
Breakout Force	25,884 lb
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	27.08 ft
Width Over Tires	101.7 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.92 ft
Wheelbase	9.92 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.25 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	415 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	33,587 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	24,998 lb
Turning Radius	17 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Automatic powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	60 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

Source

624J Waste Handler

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.08 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.5 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.01 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft
Breakout Force	25,567 lb
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	40.5 ft
Width Over Tires	101.7 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	9.92 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.17 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.38 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H
Net Power	167 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	39,762 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	28,350 lb
Turning Radius	17 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5-25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	15.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	60 gpm
Raise Time	5.9 sec
Dump Time	1.3 sec
Lower Time	2.7 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

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624J Waste Handler High-Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.83 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.5 yd3
Bucket Width	9.58 ft
Breakout Force	23,137 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.75 ft
Width Over Tires	8.42 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	9.92 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.33 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	5.92 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	39,715 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	24,754 lb
Turning Radius	17 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	16 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 -25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Automactic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	15.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	60 gpm
Raise Time	5.9 sec
Dump Time	1.3 sec
Lower Time	2.7 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

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624J Z-Bar

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.42 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.5 yd3
Bucket Width	8.5 ft
Breakout Force	28,483 lb
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.83 ft
Width Over Tires	101.7 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.92 ft
Wheelbase	9.92 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	32,290 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	30,143 lb
Turning Radius	17 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	60 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

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624K

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.86 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.54 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.01 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft
Breakout Force	23,719 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.68 ft
Width Over Tires	8.72 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.9 ft
Wheelbase	10.14 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.1 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.2 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	36,275 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	29.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	23,814 lb
Turning Radius	17.3 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	59 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

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624K High-Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.6 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.54 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.01 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft
Breakout Force	25,884 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.81 ft
Width Over Tires	8.72 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.9 ft
Wheelbase	10.14 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.11 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.65 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	33,773 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	29.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	25,483 lb
Turning Radius	17.3 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	59 gpm
Raise Time	5.9 sec
Dump Time	1.3 sec
Lower Time	2.7 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

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624K Z-Bar

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.39 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.54 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.01 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft
Breakout Force	28,484 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.46 ft
Width Over Tires	8.72 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.9 ft
Wheelbase	10.14 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.96 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.35 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068H, Tier III certified
Net Power	198 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	617 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	55 %
Operational
Operating Weight	33,477 lb
Fuel Capacity	93 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	29.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.6 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight	30,693 lb
Turning Radius	17.3 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,675 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	59 gpm
Raise Time	5.9 sec
Dump Time	1.3 sec
Lower Time	2.7 sec
Pump Type	variable displacement, axial piston

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724J High-Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	11 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.5 yd3
Bucket Width	114.2 ft
Breakout Force	30,610 lb
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	28.17 ft
Width Over Tires	109.14 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	15 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6081h
Net Power	215 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	765 lb-ft
Displacement	496 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	49 %
Operational
Operating Weight	40,671 lb
Fuel Capacity	100 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	27,432 lb
Turning Radius	18 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	23.5 R25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	74 gpm
Raise Time	6 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

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724J Z-Bar

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.45 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.75 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	4.2 yd3
Bucket Width	9.92 ft
Breakout Force	30,610 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.47 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.92 ft
Width Over Tires	109.14 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.58 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.78 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6081H
Net Power	215 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	765 lb-ft
Displacement	496 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	49 %
Operational
Operating Weight	40,671 lb
Fuel Capacity	100 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	27,432 lb
Turning Radius	21.5 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	23.5 R25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	74 gpm
Raise Time	6 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Pump Type	Variable axial piston

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Compare John Deere 544K, 544K High-Lift, 544K Z-Bar, 624J High-Lift, 624J Waste Handler, 624J Waste Handler High-Lift, 624J Z-Bar, 624K, 624K High-Lift, 624K Z-Bar, 724J High-Lift, 724J Z-Bar

Bucket
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.8 ft	10.21 ft	9.06 ft	10.67 ft	9.08 ft	10.83 ft	8.42 ft	8.86 ft	10.6 ft	9.39 ft	11 ft	9.45 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.01 yd3	3.5 yd3	3.5 yd3	4 yd3	3.5 yd3	3.54 yd3	3.54 yd3	3.54 yd3	4.5 yd3	4.75 yd3
Bucket Width	8.83 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft	9.58 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	114.2 ft	9.92 ft
Breakout Force	18,968 lb	20,940 lb	22,672 lb	25,884 lb	25,567 lb	23,137 lb	28,483 lb	23,719 lb	25,884 lb	28,484 lb	30,610 lb	30,610 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.23 ft	25.43 ft	24.38 ft	27.08 ft	40.5 ft	24.75 ft	24.83 ft	26.68 ft	26.81 ft	25.46 ft	28.17 ft	26.92 ft
Width Over Tires	8.36 ft	8.36 ft	8.36 ft	101.7 ft	101.7 ft	8.42 ft	101.7 ft	8.72 ft	8.72 ft	8.72 ft	109.14 ft	109.14 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.63 ft	10.63 ft	10.63 ft	10.92 ft	11.17 ft	11.17 ft	10.92 ft	10.9 ft	10.9 ft	10.9 ft	11.17 ft	11.17 ft
Wheelbase	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.62 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	9.92 ft	10.14 ft	10.14 ft	10.14 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.64 ft	13.69 ft	12.54 ft	14.25 ft	13.17 ft	14.33 ft	13 ft	13.1 ft	14.11 ft	12.96 ft	15 ft	13.58 ft

Engine
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	E 6068H, Tier III certified	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H	6068H, Tier III certified	6068H, Tier III certified	6068H, Tier III certified	6081h	6081H
Net Power	167 hp	167 hp	167 hp	198 hp	167 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	198 hp	215 hp	215 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	496 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	617 lb-ft	765 lb-ft	765 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	415 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	496 cu in	496 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	turbocharged	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Torque Rise	38 %	38 %	38 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	55 %	49 %	49 %

Operational
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Operating Weight	30,512 lb	28,464 lb	28,263 lb	33,587 lb	39,762 lb	39,715 lb	32,290 lb	36,275 lb	33,773 lb	33,477 lb	40,671 lb	40,671 lb
Fuel Capacity	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	85.9 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	93 gal	100 gal	100 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	24.1 gal	32 gal	32 gal	32 gal	32 gal	29.1 gal	29.1 gal	29.1 gal	31 gal	31 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	7.2 gal	8.2 gal	8.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	5.6 gal	6.9 gal	6.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 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	4.5 gal	5.9 gal	5.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	19,381 lb	20,481 lb	24,022 lb	24,998 lb	28,350 lb	24,754 lb	30,143 lb	23,814 lb	25,483 lb	30,693 lb	27,432 lb	27,432 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17 ft	17.3 ft	17.3 ft	17.3 ft	18 ft	21.5 ft
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
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
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	16 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R25	20.5-25	20.5 -25	20.5 R25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	20.5 R 25	23.5 R25	23.5 R25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Transmission Type	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automactic Powershift	automatic Powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Countershaft, powershift	Automatic Powershift	Automatic Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.2 mph	22.2 mph	22.2 mph	24.6 mph	15.2 mph	15.2 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	22 mph	22 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15 mph	15 mph	15 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	16 mph	15.5 mph	15.5 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	544K	544K High-Lift	544K Z-Bar	624J High-Lift	624J Waste Handler	624J Waste Handler High-Lift	624J Z-Bar	624K	624K High-Lift	624K Z-Bar	724J High-Lift	724J Z-Bar
Relief Valve Setting	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,675 psi	3,600 psi	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50 gpm	50 gpm	50 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	60 gpm	59 gpm	59 gpm	59 gpm	74 gpm	74 gpm
Raise Time	5.6 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	6 sec	6 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.7 sec	1.3 sec	1.3 sec	1.7 sec	1.4 sec	1.3 sec	1.3 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec
Lower Time	2.5 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	2.8 sec	2.7 sec	2.7 sec	2.8 sec	2.8 sec	2.7 sec	2.7 sec	3 sec	3 sec
Pump Type	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 displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	variable displacement, axial piston	Variable axial piston	Variable axial piston

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