244J COMPACT LOADER

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 Specifications
Engine
Manufacturer and Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Deere PowerTechTM 4024T
Non-Road Emission Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . certified to EPA Tier 2 emissions
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Valves Per Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 cu. in. (2.4 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 hp (48 kW) @ 2,600 rpm
Net Rated Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 hp (44 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 lb.-ft. (221 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mechanically controlled unit injection pump
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pressure system with full-flow spin-on filter
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turbocharged
Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual-element dry type; restriction indicator for service
Fan Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled
Electrical System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt with 65-amp sealed alternator
Batteries (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 CCA (dual batteries standard)

Transmission
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydrostatic (HST) with infinitely variable speed control over full range of operating speeds; two speed ranges
Operator Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . joystick-mounted F-N-R; acceleration pedal; HST inching pedal, which allows infinitely reduced travel speeds while maintaining full engine
rpm and hydraulic flow
Travel Speeds (two forward and two reverse)* Forward and Reverse
Gear 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 mph (7.0 km/h)
Gear 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.6 mph (30.0 km/h)
*Equipped with 365/70R18 tires.

Axles/Brakes
Final Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy-duty outboard planetary
Differentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . manual (push-button) locking front, conventional rear
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop*. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 deg. total (composed of 10-deg. rear axle oscillation plus 10-deg. frame oscillation)
Maximum Rise and Fall, Single Wheel. . . . . . . . . . 10 in. (260 mm)
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline drum brake
Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . automatic spring-applied, hydraulically released, internal wet disk
*Equipped with 365/70R18 tires.

Tires
Tread Width Width Over Tires Change In Vertical Height
365/70R18 (standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.5 in. (1486 mm) 72.8 in. (1848 mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
405/70R20 (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.9 in. (1470 mm) 74.2 in. (1884 mm) + 1.9 in. (+ 49 mm)

Refill Capacities (U.S.)

Fuel Tank (with ground-level fueling). . . . . . . . . . . 21.5 gal. (80.0 L)
Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.6 qt. (10.0 L)
Engine Lubrication, Including Full-Flow
Spin-On Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 qt. (8.5 L)
Loader Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Reservoir
with Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.0 gal. (60.0 L)
Axles
HST Motor Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 qt. (0.7 L)
Front Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 qt. (4.0 L)
Rear Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 qt. (4.1 L)
Outer Hubs (each). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 qt. (0.9 L)

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Hydraulic System/Steering
Pump (loader and steering). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fixed-displacement gear pump; open-center system
Maximum Flow @ 2,800 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 gpm (64.4 L/min.) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa)
System Relief Pressure
Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,190 psi (22 000 kPa)
Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,611 psi (18 000 kPa)
Loader Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pilot-operated three-function valve with single-lever control for boom and bucket, and auxiliary lever for standard pin disconnect and
auxiliary hydraulics, with control-lever lockout feature; optional additional four-function valve with push-button control
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power, fully hydraulic
Articulation Angle/Rear Wheel Steering
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-deg. arc (28 deg. each direction), plus 26 deg. rear wheel steering tied mechanically to articulation; equivalent of 97-deg. conventional
steering system articulation
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 sec.
Dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 sec.
Lower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 sec. (float down) / 3.6 sec. (power down)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 sec.
Maximum Lift Capacity with 1.0-cu.-yd. (0.8 m3) bucket with bolt-on edge
Lift at Ground Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,892 lb. (4487 kg)
Lift at Maximum Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,407 lb. (2906 kg)
Turning Radius (measured to centerline of
outside tire). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 6 in. (3505 mm)
Dimensions with Quick-Coupler/Bucket
A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy. . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 11 in. (2725 mm)
B Height to Top of Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 6 in. (2600 mm)
C Ground Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.6 in. (295 mm)
D Length from Center of Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 29.5 in. (750 mm)
E Wheelbase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.6 in. (2150 mm)
F Dump Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s (see page 4)
G Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 6.4 in. (3211 mm)
H Dump Reach at Full Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ss (see page 4)
I Maximum Digging Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 in. (80 mm)
J Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sss (see page 4)
K Maximum Rollback at Full Height. . . . . . . . . . . 52 deg.
L Bucket Dump at Full Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 deg.
M Maximum Rollback at Ground Level. . . . . . . . . 39 deg.

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Quick-Coupler Bucket Information
Stockpiling/General Stockpiling/General
Bucket Type/Size Purpose w/Bolt-On Edge Purpose w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 cu. yd. (0.8 m3) 1.4 cu. yd. (1.1 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.86 cu. yd. (0.66 m3) 1.18 cu. yd. (0.90 m3)
Bucket Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736 lb. (334 kg) 945 lb. (429 kg)
Bucket Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.8 in. (1900 mm) 86.6 in. (2200 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,792 lb. (4895 kg) 9,722 lb. (4410 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,457 lb. (3836 kg) 8,347 lb. (3786 kg)
Tipping Load, Full Turn, SAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,718 lb. (3501 kg) 7,617 lb. (3455 kg)
ss Reach, 42-Deg. Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.0 in. (1170 mm) 46.9 in. (1190 mm)
ss Reach, 42-Deg. Dump, Full Height. . . . . . . . . . 32.2 in. (818 mm) 34.0 in. (863 mm)
s Dump Clearance, 42 Deg., Full Height. . . . . . . 100.4 in. (2550 mm) 98.8 in. (2510 mm)
sss Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ft. 4 in. (5295 mm) 17 ft. 2.1 in. (5235 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In
Carry Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ft. 2.6 in. (7380 mm) 24 ft. 10 in. (7570 mm)
Operating Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,552 lb. (5240 kg) 11,817 lb. (5360 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 365/70R18 tires; ROPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by
tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

Dimensions with Quick-Coupler/Pallet Fork

A Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ft. 9.7 in. (550 mm)
B Fork Height, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 11.6 in. (3039 mm)
C Maximum Reach, Fork Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 1.5 in. (1258 mm)
D Fork Height, Maximum Reach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 9.2 in. (1452 mm)
E Reach, Ground Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ft. 5.2 in. (741 mm)
F Depth Below Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 in. (50 mm)
G Tine Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.2 in. (1200 mm)
H Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ft. 0.5 in. (5805 mm)

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Quick-Coupler Pallet Fork Information
Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6404 lb. (2905 kg)
Tipping Load, Full Turn (fork level, load
centered on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,846 lb. (2652 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,398 lb. (5170 kg)

Bucket Selection Guide*

3.0
2.3) MATERIAL (Loose weight) lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
Caliche 2,100 1250
Cinders 1,000 590
Clay and gravel, dry 2,400 1420
Clay and gravel, wet 2,600 1540
2.5 Clay, dry 2,500 1480
1.9) Clay, natural bed 2,800 1660
Clay, wet 2,800 1660
Coal, anthracite, broken 1,850 1100
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
Earth, dry, packed 2,550 1510
BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

2.0 on Earth, loam 2,100 1250

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(1.5) se Earth, wet, excavated 2,700 1600

rv no Granite, broken or large crushed 2,800 1660
a ti rm Ma
ve al xim Gravel, dry 2,550 1510
Lo L oa um
ad d Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 2,850 1690
Loa Gravel, pit run (graveled sand) 3,250 1930
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1.5 Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 3,400 2020
(1.0) Deere 1.4-cu. yd. (1.1 m3) Gypsum, crushed 2,700 1600
Light Material Bucket Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 1540
Magnetite, iron ore 4,700 2790
Phosphate rock 2,160 1280
Pyrite, iron ore 4,350 2580
1.0 Deere 1.0-cu. yd. (0.8 m3) Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 1720
(0.8) General-Purpose Bucket Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 2020
Sand, dry 2,400 1420
Sand, wet 3,100 1840
Sandstone, broken 2,550 1510
Shale 2,100 1250
Slag, broken 2,950 1750
Stone, crushed 2,700 1600
lb./cu.yd. 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 Topsoil 1,600 950
kg/m3 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000

* This guide, representing bucket sizes not necessarily manufactured by Deere, will help you in selecting proper bucket size for material density, loader configuration, and operating conditions . Optimum bucket
size is determined after adding or subtracting all tipping load changes due to optional equipment . The “conservative load” line on this guide is recommended when operating in conditions such as soft ground
and unlevel surfaces . The “maximum load” condition on this guide is sometimes utilized when operating on firm ground and level surfaces .
 244J Loader
Key: l Standard equipment s Optional or special equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information.

244J Engine 244J Electrical (continued) 244J Operator’s Station (continued)

l Certified to EPA Tier 2 emissions l Radio-ready cab, fused 12-volt radio electrical adjust able sun visor / Pre-wired for radio speak-
l Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C) lead and speakers, power port ers / Deluxe high-back cloth seat with mechanical
l Coolant recovery tank l By-pass starter safety cover on starter, positive suspension and 2-inch (51 mm) retractable seat
l Fan safety guard terminal battery cover belt / Left and right doors / One sliding window in
l Fan, suction type, hydraulically driven, propor- l Pre-wired for roof beacon each door
tional speed l Sealed external electrical connectors s AM/FM/WB radio
l Muffler, under hood with curved end exhaust stack Powertrain/Brakes s AM/FM/WB radio with cassette player
l Environmentally friendly engine oil drain l Hydrostatic (HST) transmission: Electric shift con- s AM/FM/WB radio with CD player
l Spin-on engine oil and fuel filter trol / Single-lever joystick F-N-R / Hydrostatic oil s Air conditioning (factory or dealer installed)
l Engine oil cooler cooler / Inching pedal / Two speeds forward and l Storage compartment
l Quick-release fuel filter and water separator reverse / Infinitely variable speed control l Rubber floormat
l Under-hood dual-element air cleaner with restric- l Service brakes, hydraulically actuated, self- l Tilt steering column
tion indicator adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline l Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (1) (con-
l Above-hood prescreened air intake with dust drum brake form to SAE J985)
evacuator valve l Parking brake, spring applied, hydraulically l Handholds and steps, ergonomically located and
l Serpentine drive belt with automatic tensioner released, switch operated slip resistant (conform to SAE J185)
s Engine coolant heater, 750 watts, 110 volts l Axles, manual locking front and conventional rear Loader Linkage
s Special application: Trash screens, etc.* differentials, heavy-duty outboard planetaries l Z-bar loader linkage
Electrical Hydraulic System l Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to
l Starter switch with electric fuel cutoff l Hydraulic system oil cooler SAE J38)
l 12-volt system l Automatic bucket return-to-dig control Buckets and Attachments
l Electrical load center with blade-type fuses l Boom float function s Full line of buckets with selection of bolt-on
l Standard batteries (2), 12 volt with 850 CCA, l Reservoir sight gauge for hydraulic/hydrostatic oil cutting edges
160-min. rated reserve l Fine-micron hydraulic filter, vertical mounting l Standard quick-coupler, less bucket
l Master electrical disconnect switch l Hydraulic lever lockout s Pallet fork for standard quick-coupler
l Alternator, 12 volts, 65 amps l Pilot-operated three-function valve with single s Worksite ProTM skid-steer-style coupler
l Horn (conforms to SAE J994, J1446) joystick lever control for boom and bucket, and s Full line of construction utility forks, pallet forks,
l Lights (conform to SAE 99): Driving / Front working auxiliary lever for standard pin disconnect and extendible boom with hook, and other attachments*
(2) / Turn signals / Flashers / Stop / Taillights auxiliary hydraulics
l Pre-wired for rear worklights
Tires
s Four-function hydraulic valve with pilot joystick l 365/70R18 tires on single-piece rims
s Worklights, rear (2) control and pilot auxiliary lever for third function,
l Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994, s 405/70R20 tires on single-piece rims
and push buttons for fourth function
J1446) s Hydraulic conversion kits, four-function valve Other
l Multifunction monitor with audible and visual l Quick-coupler diagnostic ports: Priority pressure / l Fenders, front and rear
warnings: Low engine oil pressure / Engine coolant Hydraulic pump pressure / Control valve pressure / l Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
temperature / HST transmission oil temperature / HST pressure l Vandal protection, includes lockable engine enclo-
Parking brake indicator / Gauges and indicators: sure and fuel fill
Operator’s Station
Engine coolant temperature, fuel level, speedom- l Counterweight, full
eter, clock, and hour meter l Cab (conforms to SAE J1040, SAE J231, ISO3471, l Rear bottom guard
l Indicator lights: Engine air filter / Fasten seat belt / ISO3449): ROPS/FOPS / Heater/defroster / Rubber- l Drawbar, with locking pin
Parking brake actuated / Forward/reverse travel / plane isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduc- s Material-weighing system*
1st or 2nd speed range / Turn signal and hazard tion / Intermittent front and rear windshield wipers s Ride control
lights / High-beam indicator / Battery voltage and washers / Tinted safety glass / Full-width s JDLinkTM

Control Owning and Operating Costs

Customer Personal Service (CPS) is part of John Deere’s proactive, fix-before-fail strat- ing that critical maintenance work gets done right and on schedule. On-site preventive
egy on machine maintenance that will help control costs, increase profits, and reduce maintenance service performed where and when you need it helps protect you from
stress. Included in this comprehensive lineup of ongoing programs and services are: the expense of catastrophic failures and lets you avoid waste-disposal hassles.
Fluid analysis program – tells you what’s going on inside all of your machine’s Extended coverage – gives you a fixed cost for machine repairs for a given period
major components so you’ll know if there’s a problem before you see a decline in of time so you can effectively manage costs. Whether you work in a severe-service
performance. Fluid analysis is included in most extended coverage and preventive- setting or just want to spread the risk of doing business, this is a great way to custom-
maintenance agreements. fit coverage for your operation. And an extended coverage contract also travels well
Component life-cycle data – gives you vital information on the projected life because it’s backed by John Deere and is honored by all Deere construction dealers.
span of components and lets you make informed decisions on machine maintenance Customer Support Advisors (CSAs) – Deere believes the CSA program lends a
by telling you approximately how many hours of use you can expect from an engine, personal quality to Customer Personal Service (CPS). Certified CSAs have the knowledge
transmission, or hydraulic pump. This information can be used to preempt catastrophic and skills for helping make important decisions on machine maintenance and repair.
downtime by servicing major components at about 80 percent of their life cycle. Their mission is to help you implement a plan that’s right for your business and take
Preventive Maintenance (PM) agreements – give you a fixed cost for maintain- the burden of machine maintenance off your shoulders.
ing a machine for a given period of time. They also help you avoid downtime by ensur-

Net engine power is with standard equipment including air Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE
cleaner, exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with all standard equipment, 365/70R18 tires,
conditions per ISO9249. No derating is required up to 5,000-ft. ROPS cab, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator.
(1500 m) altitude.

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