LOADERS SPECIFICATIONS

724J 744J 824J

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Engine 724J 744J 824J

Type ..........................................................John Deere POWERTECHTM 6081H; meets EPA Tier II John Deere POWERTECH 6125H; meets EPA Tier II John Deere POWERTECH 6125H; meets EPA Tier II
non-road emissions regulations non-road emissions regulations non-road emissions regulations
Cylinders ...................................................6 6 6
Displacement ............................................496 cu. in. (8.1 L) 766 cu. in. (12.5 L) 766 cu. in. (12.5 L)
Rated power..............................................205 SAE net hp (153 kW) @ 2,200 rpm 265 SAE net hp (198 kW) @ 2,000 rpm 275 SAE net hp (205 kW) @ 2,000 rpm
Peak power ...............................................241 SAE hp (180 kW) @ 1,800 rpm 288 SAE hp (215 kW) @ 1,800 rpm 316 SAE hp (236 kW) @ 1,500 rpm
Net peak torque.........................................755 lb.-ft. (1020 Nm) @ 1,300 rpm 970 lb.-ft. (1320 Nm) @ 1,100 rpm 1,115 lb.-ft. (1510 Nm) @ 1,200 rpm
Net torque rise...........................................53% 40% 54%
Net power bulge........................................17% 8% 15%
Fuel system...............................................high-pressure common rail mechanically actuated electronic unit injectors mechanically actuated electronic unit injectors
Fuel consumption, typical ..........................5.0 to 8.7 gal./hr. (18.9 to 32.9 L/h) 5.6 to 9.7 gal./hr. (21.2 to 36.7 L/h) 5.7 to 10.0 gal./hr. (21.6 to 37.9 L/h)
Fuel tank capacity .....................................100 gal. (379 L) 122 gal. (462 L) 122 gal. (462 L)
Lube system..............................................full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Aspiration ..................................................turbocharged, charge air cooled turbocharged, charge air cooled turbocharged, charge air cooled
Air cleaner.................................................dual element dry type; restriction indicator for dual element dry type; restriction indicator for dual element dry type; restriction indicator for
service service service
Fan drive ...................................................hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan belt driven, fan forward of coolers belt driven, fan forward of coolers
aft of coolers
Airflow.......................................................rearward rearward rearward
Electrical system .......................................24 volt with 55-amp alternator 24 volt with 80-amp alternator 24 volt with 80-amp alternator
Batteries (two 12 volt) ...............................950 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – standard / 950 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – standard; 950 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – standard;
1,400 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – optional 1,400 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – optional 1,400 CCA; reserve capacity: 200 min. – optional

Transmission
Type ..........................................................countershaft-type power shift countershaft-type power shift countershaft-type power shift
Converter...................................................single-stage, single-phase torque converter single-stage, dual-phase torque converter with single-stage, dual-phase torque converter with
freewheeling stator freewheeling stator
Shift control...............................................electronically modulated, adaptive, load and electronically modulated, adaptive, load and electronically modulated, adaptive, load and
speed dependent speed dependent speed dependent
Operator interface......................................steering column-mounted twist-grip shift lever, steering column-mounted twist-grip shift lever, steering column-mounted twist-grip shift lever,
quick-shift button on hydraulic lever quick-shift button on hydraulic lever quick-shift button on hydraulic lever
Shift modes ...............................................auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or auto/manual, auto to 1st or 2nd, kick down or
kick up/down, three clutch cutoff settings kick up/down, three clutch cutoff settings kick up/down, three clutch cutoff settings
Travel speeds*...........................................Forward Reverse Forward Reverse Forward Reverse
Gear 1 ................................................4.6 mph (7.4 km/h) 4.9 mph (7.9 km/h) 4.6 mph (7.4 km/h) 4.6 mph (7.4 km/h) 4.6 mph (7.4 km/h) 4.6 mph (7.4 km/h)
Gear 2 ................................................7.6 mph (12.2 km/h) 8.0 mph (12.8 km/h) 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h) 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h) 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h) 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h)
Gear 3 ................................................14.7 mph (23.6 km/h) 15.5 mph (24.9 km/h) 13.1 mph (21.2 km/h) 19.3 mph (31.0 km/h) 13.1 mph (21.2 km/h) 19.3 mph (31.0 km/h)
Gear 4 ................................................22.0 mph (35.4 km/h) 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h) 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
*724J equipped with 23.5 R 25 tires; 744J and 824J equipped with 26.5 R 25 tires.

Axles/Brakes
Final drives................................................heavy-duty inboard planetary heavy-duty inboard planetary heavy-duty inboard planetary
Differentials ...............................................conventional front and rear – standard; hydraulic conventional front and rear – standard; hydraulic conventional front and rear – standard; hydraulic
locking front, conventional rear – optional; dual locking front, conventional rear – optional; dual locking front, conventional rear – optional; dual
locking front and rear – optional; limited slip front locking front and rear – optional locking front and rear – optional
and rear – optional
Rear axle oscillation, stop to stop ..............26 degrees 26 degrees 26 degrees
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service brakes....................................hydraulically actuated, inboard, carrier mounted, hydraulically actuated, inboard, sun gear mounted, hydraulically actuated, inboard, sun gear mounted,
pressure oil cooled, self adjusting, multi disc oil cooled, self adjusting, single disc oil cooled, self adjusting, single disc
Parking brake .....................................automatically spring applied, hydraulically automatically spring applied, hydraulically automatically spring applied, hydraulically
released, oil cooled, multi disc released, oil cooled, multi disc released, oil cooled, multi disc

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Hydraulic System/
Steering 724J 744J 824J
Pump (loader and steering)........................variable-displacement, axial piston pump; closed- two variable-displacement, load-sensing axial two variable-displacement, load-sensing axial
center, pressure-compensating system piston pumps; closed-center system piston pumps; closed-center system
Maximum flow....................................74 gpm (280 L/min.) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa) 104 gpm (393 L/min.) @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa) 112 gpm (423 L/min.) @ 1,000 psi (6900 kPa)
and 2,200 rpm and 2,250 rpm and 2,250 rpm
Pressure .............................................loader and steering relief 3,600 psi (24 850 kPa) loader and steering relief 3,200 psi (22 000 kPa) loader and steering relief 3,600 psi (24 850 kPa)
Loader controls..........................................two-function valve; single- and dual-lever con- two-function valve; single- and dual-lever con- two-function valve; single and dual lever con-
trols; control lever lockout feature; optional third- trols; control lever lockout feature; optional third- trols; control lever lockout feature; optional third-
and fourth-function valve with auxiliary lever function valve with auxiliary lever function valve with auxiliary lever
Hydraulic cycle times
Raise ..................................................6.0 sec. 6.5 sec. 6.1 sec.
Dump .................................................1.2 sec. 1.5 sec. 1.5 sec.
Lower .................................................3.0 sec. (float down) / 3.5 sec. (power down) 3.0 sec. (float down) / 3.0 sec. (power down) 2.8 sec. (float down) / 2.8 sec. (power down)
Total ...................................................9.3 sec. 11.1 sec. 10.4 sec.
Maximum lift capacity ...............................with 4.75-cu. yd. (3.6 m3) general-purpose with 5.25-cu. yd. (4.0 m3) general-purpose with 6.0-cu. yd. (4.6 m3) general-purpose
bucket with bolt-on cutting edge bucket with bolt-on cutting edge bucket with bolt-on cutting edge
Lift at ground level..............................30,881 lb. (14 005 kg) 45,469 lb. (20 621 kg) 49,094 lb. (22 265 kg)
Lift at maximum height.......................19,830 lb. (8993 kg) 25,439 lb. (11 537 kg) 26,189 lb. (11 877 kg)
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type ...................................................power, fully hydraulic power, fully hydraulic power, fully hydraulic
Pressure .............................................3,600 psi (24 850 kPa) relief 3,200 psi (22 000 kPa) relief 3,600 psi (24 850 kPa) relief
Articulation angle................................80-degree arc (40 degrees each direction) 80-degree arc (40 degrees each direction) 80-degree arc (40 degrees each direction)
Turning radius (measured to center-
line of outside tire).......................18 ft. 0 in. (5500 mm) 20 ft. 2 in. (6140 mm) 20 ft. 2 in. (6140 mm)

724J Tires
Choice of Tread Width Width Over Tires Change In Vertical Height
20.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 106.2 in. (2697 mm) – 2.8 in. (– 71 mm)
23.5-25, 12 PR L2* ............................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 113.1 in. (2874 mm) – 1.5 in. (– 37 mm)
23.5-25, 20 PR L3* ............................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 113.4 in. (2881 mm) – 0.1 in. (– 2 mm)
28L-26, 14 PR LS2*............................89.4 in. (2272 mm) 117.6 in. (2986 mm) + 0.4 in. (+ 11 mm)
23.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial*.................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 113.2 in. (2875 mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
23.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial*.........................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 106.3 in. (2700 mm) + 0.1 in. (+ 2 mm)
23.5 R 25, VUT 1 Star L2 Firestone
Radial*.........................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 106.4 in. (2703 mm) – 0.2 in. (– 4 mm)
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial*.........................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 109.1 in. (2772 mm) + 1.2 in. (+ 30 mm)
650/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial*.........................................85.4 in. (2170 mm) 110.0 in. (2795 mm) – 3.1 in. (– 79 mm)
*Requires 9-degree axle stop.

744J Tires
Choice of Tread Width Width Over Tires Change In Vertical Height
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 113.2 in. (2875 mm) – 2.9 in. (– 74 mm)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3 ..............................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 116.0 in. (2947 mm) – 0.2 in. (– 4 mm)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5* ............................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 115.8 in. (2940 mm) + 3.0 in. (+ 76 mm)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial ..........................................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 113.5 in. (2883 mm) + 1.0 in. (+ 23 mm)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial ..................................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 115.8 in. (2935 mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
26.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 115.6 in. (2937 mm) – 0.9 in. (– 22 mm)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin Radial ....86.6 in. (2200 mm) 116.2 in. (2952 mm) + 1.0 in. (+ 24 mm)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................86.6 in. (2200 mm) 115.2 in. (2925 mm) – 3.3 in. (– 85 mm)
*Requires +8-degree rear axle stops, close-mounted steps, and no fenders.

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 824J Tires
Choice of Tread Width Width Over Tires Change In Vertical Height
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 117.1 in. (2975 mm) – 2.9 in. (– 74 mm)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3..............................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 120.0 in. (3047 mm) – 0.2 in. (– 4 mm)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5* ............................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) + 3.0 in. (+ 76 mm)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial ..........................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 113.5 in. (2883 mm) + 1.0 in. (+ 23 mm)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial ..................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 119.5 in. (3035 mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
26.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 119.6 in. (3037 mm) – 0.9 in. (– 22 mm)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin Radial ....90.6 in. (2300 mm) 120.2 in. (3052 mm) + 1.0 in. (+ 24 mm)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 119.1 in. (3025 mm) – 3.3 in. (– 85 mm)
29.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial*.........................................90.6 in. (2300 mm) 122.6 in. (3114 mm) + 1.4 in. (+ 35 mm)
*Requires +8-degree rear axle stops, close-mounted steps, and no fenders.

Dimensions with
Pin-on Type Bucket 724J 744J 824J
A Height to top of cab and canopy .......11 ft. 4 in. (3450 mm) 11 ft. 6 in. (3500 mm) 11 ft. 6 in. (3500 mm)
B Height to top of exhaust....................11 ft. 2 in. (3400 mm) 10 ft. 1 in. (3080 mm) 10 ft. 1 in. (3080 mm)
C Ground clearance..............................17.8 in. (453 mm) 18.3 in. (465 mm) 18.3 in. (465 mm)
D Length from centerline to front axle.....63 in. (1600 mm) 67 in. (1700 mm) 67 in. (1700 mm)
E Wheelbase ........................................126 in. (3200 mm) 134 in. (3400 mm) 134 in. (3400 mm)
F Dump height.....................................▲ (see page 5) ▲ (see page 5) ▲ (see page 6)
G Height to hinge pin, fully raised.........13 ft. 7 in. (4136 mm) 14 ft. 1 in. (4281 mm) 14 ft. 10 in. (4510 mm)
H Dump reach......................................▲▲ (see page 5) ▲▲ (see page 5) ▲▲ (see page 6)
I Maximum digging depth ...................2.8 in. (71 mm) 3.6 in. (92 mm) 2.2 in. (56 mm)
J Overall length ...................................▲▲▲ (see page 5) ▲▲▲ (see page 5) ▲▲▲ (see page 6)
K Maximum rollback at ground level..... 40 degrees 40 degrees 45 degrees

55˚ max.

45˚ Cab and Canopy

50˚ max.

G A B
F

D C
I E

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724J Pin-on Type Bucket Information
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General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Heavy Material
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge w/Teeth & Segments w/Jagz™ w/Bolt-on Edge w/Teeth & Segments w/Jagz w/Teeth & Segments
Capacity, heaped SAE .................................4.75 cu. yd. (3.60 m3) 4.75 cu. yd. (3.60 m3) 4.90 cu. yd. (3.75 m3) 4.50 cu. yd. (3.40 m3) 4.50 cu. yd. (3.40 m3) 4.50 cu. yd. (3.40 m3) 4.25 cu. yd. (3.30 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE ...................................4.16 cu. yd. (3.18 m3) 4.16 cu. yd. (3.18 m3) 4.47 cu. yd. (3.42 m3) 3.80 cu. yd. (2.90 m3) 3.80 cu. yd. (2.90 m3) 3.80 cu. yd. (2.90 m3) 3.70 cu. yd. (2.80 m3)
Bucket width...............................................119.0 in. (3040 mm) 119.0 in. (3040 mm) 119.0 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 114.2 in. (2900 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C .........................31,742 lb. 31,742 lb. 31,440 lb. 34,340 lb. 34,340 lb. 33,889 lb. 34,407 lb.
(14 398 kg) (14 398 kg) (14 261 kg) (15 576 kg) (15 576 kg) (15 372 kg) (15 604 kg)
Tipping load, straight...................................33,079 lb. 32,978 lb. 33,340 lb. 33,767 lb. 33,626 lb. 33,604 lb. 33,721 lb.
(15 002 kg) (14 956 kg) (15 120 kg) (15 314 kg) (15 250 kg) (15 240 kg) (15 293 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE.........27,763 lb. 27,664 lb. 27,973 lb. 28,389 lb. 28,253 lb. 28,235 lb. 28,343 lb.
(12 591 kg) (12 546 kg) (12 686 kg) (12 875 kg) (12 813 kg) (12 805 kg) (12 854 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
clearance ............................................67.6 in. (1718 mm) 70.1 in. (1780 mm) 61.3 in. (1558 mm) 65.7 in. (1668 mm) 67.6 in. (1718 mm) 66.2 in. (1681 mm) 67.6 in. (1718 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ............45.4 in. (1152 mm) 49.9 in. (1267 mm) 44.8 in. (1253 mm) 42.2 in. (1072 mm) 46.2 in. (1174 mm) 42.8 in. (1087 mm) 46.2 in. (1174 mm)
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full height.......113.5 in. (2883 mm) 109.7 in. (2786 mm) 114.1 in. (2897 mm) 115.8 in. (2942 mm) 111.9 in. (2841 mm) 115.7 in. (2938 mm) 111.9 in. (2841 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground.................26 ft. 11 in. 27 ft. 5 in. 27 ft. 0 in. 26 ft. 7 in. 27 ft. 1 in. 26 ft. 7 in. 27 ft. 1 in.
(8195 mm) (8345 mm) (8215 mm) (8100 mm) (8253 mm) (8110 mm) (8253 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in carry
position ...............................................42 ft. 10 in. 43 ft. 2 in. 42 ft. 11 in. 42 ft. 8 in. 43 ft. 0 in. 42 ft. 8 in. 42 ft. 7 in.
(13 067 mm) (13 160 mm) (13 080 mm) (13 010 mm) (13 104 mm) (13 015 mm) (12 978 mm)
Operating weight.........................................40,704 lb. 40,810 lb. 40,806 lb. 40,360 lb. 40,468 lb. 40,462 lb. 40,380 lb.
(18 460 kg) (18 508 kg) (18 506 kg) (18 304 kg) (18 353 kg) (18 350 kg) (18 313 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 23.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different
attachments.

724J Adjustments to Operating Weights with Pin-on Buckets

Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 4.75-cu.-yd. (3.6 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge; bucket weight is 3,928 lb. (1782 kg)
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for Tipping Load, 40-
loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn
20.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L2 Michelin Radial......– 1,641 lb. (– 744 kg) – 1,132 lb. (– 513 kg) – 968 lb. (– 439 kg)
23.5-25, 12 PR L2 ......................................– 1,464 lb. (– 664 kg) – 1,010 lb. (– 458 kg) – 864 lb. (– 392 kg)
23.5-25, 20 PR L3 ......................................– 309 lb. (– 140 kg) – 213 lb. (– 97 kg) – 182 lb. (– 83 kg)
28L-26, 14 PR LS2 .....................................+ 88 lb. (+ 40 kg) + 61 lb. (+ 28 kg) + 52 lb. (+ 24 kg)
23.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Goodyear
Radial..................................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
23.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial..................................................+ 926 lb. (+ 420 kg) + 639 lb. (+ 290 kg) + 546 lb. (+ 248 kg)
23.5 R 25, VUT 1 Star L2 Firestone
Radial..................................................+ 141 lb. (+ 64 kg) + 97 lb. (+ 44 kg) + 83 lb. (+ 38 kg)
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......+ 106 lb. (+ 48 kg) + 73 lb. (+ 33 kg) + 62 lb. (+ 28 kg)
650/65 R25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial..................................................– 582 lb. (– 264 kg) – 402 lb. (– 182 kg) – 344 lb. (– 156 kg)

744J Pin-on Type Bucket Information

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General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Heavy Material Light Material
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge w/Teeth & Segments w/Jagz™ w/Teeth & Segments w/Bolt-on Edge
Capacity, heaped SAE .................................5.25 cu. yd. (4.0 m3) 5.25 cu. yd. (4.0 m3) 5.25 cu. yd. (4.0 m3) 4.50 cu. yd. (3.4 m3) 5.75 cu. yd. (4.4 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE ...................................4.5 cu. yd. (3.4 m3) 4.5 cu. yd. (3.4 m3) 4.5 cu. yd. (3.4 m3) 3.7 cu. yd. (2.8 m3) 5.0 cu. yd. (3.8 m3)
Bucket width...............................................119.7 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 119.7 in. (3040 mm) 128.9 in. (3275 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C .........................42,150 lb. 42,150 lb. 40,750 lb. 47,145 lb. 38,907 lb.
(19 115 kg) (19 115 kg) (18 480 kg) (21 380 kg) (17 645 kg)
Tipping load, straight...................................38,845 lb. 38,513 lb. 38,202 lb. 39,196 lb. 37,485 lb.
(17 617 kg) (17 446 kg) (17 325 kg) (17 776 kg) (17 000 kg)
Tipping load, 35-degree full turn, SAE.........33,928 lb. 33,560 lb. 34,067 lb. 34,230 lb. 32,691 lb.
(15 387 kg) (15 220 kg) (15 450 kg) (15 524 kg) (14 826 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE.........32,731 lb. 32,361 lb. 32,361 lb. 33,020 lb. 31,520 lb.
(14 844 kg) (14 676 kg) (14 566 kg) (14 975 kg) (14 295 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
clearance ............................................74.4 in. (1890 mm) 77.7 in. (1973 mm) 75.0 in. (1905 mm) 75.6 in. (1920 mm) 70.1 in. (1781 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ............50.0 in. (1270 mm) 54.8 in. (1392 mm) 51.0 in. (1295 mm) 50.9 in. (1293 mm) 48.5 in. (1232 mm)
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full height.......119.8 in. (3042 mm) 116.2 in. (2952 mm) 118.9 in. (3020 mm) 120.1 in. (3050 mm) 113.7 in. (2888 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground.................28 ft. 2 in. 28 ft. 8 in. 28 ft. 3 in. 28 ft. 2 in. 28 ft. 6 in.
(8580 mm) (8724 mm) (8617 mm) (8574 mm) (8686 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in carry
position ...............................................44 ft. 9 in. 45 ft. 1 in. 44 ft. 10 in. 44 ft. 9 in. 45 ft. 8 in.
(13 650 mm) (13 740 mm) (13 670 mm) (13 640 mm) (13 924 mm)
Operating weight.........................................51,196 lb. 51,498 lb. 51,604 lb. 51,211 lb. 51,577 lb.
(23 218 kg) (23 355 kg) (23 403 kg) (23 225 kg) (23 391 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 26.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different
attachments.

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 744J Adjustments to Operating Weights with Pin-on Buckets
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 5.25-cu.-yd. (4.0 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge; bucket weight is 4,914 lb. (2229 kg)
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for Tipping Load, 35- Tipping Load, 40-
loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn Degree Full Turn
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......– 948 lb. (– 430 kg) – 645 lb. (– 292 kg) – 578 lb. (– 262 kg) – 560 lb. (– 254 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3 ......................................– 953 lb. (– 432 kg) – 648 lb. (– 294 kg) – 581 lb. (– 264 kg) – 562 lb. (– 255 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5 ......................................+ 3,290 lb. (+ 1492 kg) + 2,237 lb. (+ 1015 kg) + 2,006 lb. (+ 910 kg) + 1,941 lb. (+ 880 kg)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L2 Firestone
Radial..................................................+ 450 lb. (+ 204 kg) + 306 lb. (+ 138 kg) + 274 lb. (+ 124 kg) + 265 lb. (+ 120 kg)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Goodyear
Radial..................................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
26.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......– 256 lb. (– 116 kg) – 174 lb. (– 79 kg) – 156 lb. (– 71 kg) – 151 lb. (– 68 kg)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin Radial.........+ 5,169 lb. (+ 2344 kg) + 3,515 lb. (+ 1594 kg) + 3,153 lb. (+ 1430 kg) + 3,049 lb. (+ 1383 kg)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial..................................................– 88 lb. (– 40 kg) – 60 lb. (– 27 kg) – 54 lb. (– 24 kg) – 52 lb. (– 23 kg)

824J Pin-on Type Bucket Information

Stockpiling and Stockpiling and Stockpiling and Stockpiling and Stockpiling and Stockpiling and Excavating and Spade-Nose
General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Heavy Material Rock Bucket
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge w/Teeth & Segments w/Jagz™ w/Bolt-on Edge w/Teeth & Segments w/Jagz w/Teeth & Segments w/Teeth & Segments
Capacity, heaped SAE .................................6.10 cu. yd. 6.10 cu. yd. 6.28 cu. yd. 5.75 cu. yd. 5.75 cu. yd. 5.75 cu. yd. 5.25 cu. yd. 5.20 cu. yd.
(4.67 m3) (4.67 m3) (4.80 m3) (4.40 m3) (4.40 m3) (4.40 m3) (4.00 m3) (4.00 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE ...................................5.38 cu. yd. 5.38 cu. yd. 5.68 cu. yd. 5.00 cu. yd. 5.00 cu. yd. 5.00 cu. yd. 4.50 cu. yd. 4.60 cu. yd.
(4.11 m3) (4.11 m3) (4.34 m3) (3.80 m3) (3.80 m3) (3.80 m3) (3.40 m3) (3.50 m3)
Bucket width...............................................125.0 in. 125.0 in. 125.0 in. 128.9 in. 128.9 in. 128.9 in. 119.7 in. 125.0 in.
(3168 mm) (3168 mm) (3168 mm) (3275 mm) (3275 mm) (3275 mm) (3040 mm) (3175 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C .........................43,228 lb. 43,228 lb. 42,040 lb. 42,146 lb. 42,146 lb. 40,786 lb. 45,639 lb. 45,119 lb.
(19 608 kg) (19 608 kg) (19 069 kg) (19 114 kg) (19 114 kg) (18 497 kg) (20 698 kg) (20 462 kg)
Tipping load, straight...................................43,253 lb. 42,942 lb. 42,863 lb. 41,798 lb. 41,421 lb. 41,123 lb. 42,837 lb. 42,336 lb.
(19 616 kg) (19 475 kg) (19 439 kg) (18 956 kg) (18 785 kg) (18 650 kg) (19 427 kg) (19 200 kg)
Tipping load, 35-degree full turn, SAE.........37,719 lb. 37,414 lb. 37,337 lb. 36,438 lb. 36,067 lb. 35,792 lb. 37,353 lb. 36,839 lb.
(17 106 kg) (16 968 kg) (16 933 kg) (16 525 kg) (16 357 kg) (16 232 kg) (16 940 kg) (16 707 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE.........36,365 lb. 36,061 lb. 35,983 lb. 35,126 lb. 34,757 lb. 34,486 lb. 36,012 lb. 35,492 lb.
(16 492 kg) (16 354 kg) (16 319 kg) (15 930 kg) (15 763 kg) (15 640 kg) (16 332 kg) (16 096 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
clearance ............................................82.5 in. 85.8 in. 83.2 in. 74.7 in. 77.2 in. 75.2 in. 82.2 in. 73.5 in.
(2095 mm) (2180 mm) (2113 mm) (1898 mm) (1961 mm) (1909 mm) (2088 mm) (1866 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ............49.6 in. 54.8 in. 51.2 in. 49.6 in. 54.4 in. 50.6 in. 51.3 in. 46.7 in.
(1260 mm)* (1393 mm)* (1300 mm) (1259 mm)* (1382 mm)* (1286 mm)* (1302 mm)* (1187 mm)*
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full height.......128.0 in. 123.6 in. 127.5 in. 126.0 in. 122.4 in. 125.0 in. 125.2 in. 128.6 in.
(3250 mm)* (3139 mm)* (3238 mm) (3201 mm)* (3110 mm)* (3176 mm)* (3179 mm)* (3267 mm)*
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground.................29 ft. 2 in. 29 ft. 9 in. 29 ft. 3 in. 29 ft. 6 in. 29 ft. 8 in. 29 ft. 4 in. 29 ft. 4 in. 29 ft. 0 in.
(8884.0 mm) (9057.1 mm) (8920.0 mm) (9001 mm) (9046 mm) (8936 mm) (8940 mm) (8845 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in carry
position ...............................................45 ft. 4 in. 45 ft. 8 in. 45 ft. 5 in. 45 ft. 10 in. 46 ft. 1 in. 45 ft. 11 in. 45 ft. 2 in. 45 ft. 4 in.
(13 826 mm) (13 922 mm) (13 845 mm) (13 964 mm) (14 042 mm) (13 985 mm) (13 772 mm) (13 818 mm)
Operating weight.........................................57,359 lb. 57,709 lb. 57,800 lb. 56,993 lb. 57,299 lb. 57,434 lb. 56,911 lb. 58,258 lb.
(26 013 kg) (26 172 kg) (26 213 kg) (25 847 kg) (25 986 kg) (26 047 kg) (25 810 kg) (26 421 kg)
*Dump clearance height and reach for this bucket determined with a 40-degree bucket dump angle.
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 26.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by tire size, ballast, and different
attachments.

824J Adjustments to Operating Weights with Pin-on Buckets

Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 6.0-cu.-yd. (4.6 m3) general-purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge; bucket weight is 5,725 lb. (2597 kg)
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated for Tipping Load, 35- Tipping Load, 40-
loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn Degree Full Turn
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......– 948 lb. (– 430 kg) – 626 lb. (– 284 kg) – 559 lb. (– 254 kg) – 540 lb. (– 245 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3 ......................................– 953 lb. (– 432 kg) – 629 lb. (– 285 kg) – 562 lb. (– 255 kg) – 543 lb. (– 246 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5 ......................................+ 3,290 lb. (+ 1492 kg) + 2,171 lb. (+ 985 kg) + 1,941 lb. (+ 880 kg) + 1,875 lb. (+ 850 kg)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial..................................................+ 450 lb. (+ 204 kg) + 297 lb. (+ 135 kg) + 265 lb. (+ 120 kg) + 256 lb. (+ 116 kg)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Goodyear
Radial..................................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
26.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......– 256 lb. (– 116 kg) – 169 lb. (– 77 kg) – 151 lb. (– 68 kg) – 146 lb. (– 66 kg)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin Radial.........+ 5,169 lb. (+ 2344 kg) + 3,411 lb. (+ 1547 kg) + 3,049 lb. (+ 1383 kg) + 2,946 lb. (+ 1336 kg)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial..................................................– 88 lb. (– 40 kg) – 58 lb. (– 26 kg) – 52 lb. (– 24 kg) – 50 lb. (– 23 kg)
29.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial......+ 2,346 lb. (+ 1064 kg) + 1,548 lb. (+ 702 kg) + 1,384 lb. (+ 628 kg) + 1,337 lb. (+ 606 kg)

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 Dimensions with
Quick-Coupler 724J 744J 824J
BUCKET*
A Dump clearance................................▲ (see page 8) ▲ (see page 9) ▲ (see page 9)
B Dump height.....................................▲▲ (see page 8) ▲▲ (see page 9) ▲▲ (see page 9)
C Maximum digging depth ...................2.8 in. (71 mm) 3.6 in. (93 mm) 3.7 in. (94 mm)
D Height to hinge pin, fully raised.........13 ft. 7 in. (4136 mm) 14 ft. 1 in. (4280 mm) 14 ft. 10 in. (4508 mm)
E Overall length ...................................▲▲▲ (see page 8) ▲▲▲ (see page 9) ▲▲▲ (see page 9)
F Maximum rollback, boom fully
raised ...............................................55 degrees 55 degrees 52 degrees
G Maximum bucket dump angle,
fully raised........................................45 degrees 50 degrees 45 degrees
H Maximum rollback at ground level.....39 degrees 40 degrees 45 degrees
*Allied attachments ordered through John Deere dealers.

724J/744J/824J LOADER WITH A 724J/744J/824J LOADER WITH

QUICK-COUPLER AND BUCKET* QUICK-COUPLER AND PALLET FORK*
F

45˚ C
G

B
D B
E
A

H D

C E
G
F
H

PALLET FORK*
A Reach, fully raised ............................2 ft. 2 in. (656 mm) N/A N/A
B Fork height, fully raised.....................12 ft. 10 in. (3921 mm) N/A N/A
C Maximum reach, fork level................5 ft. 1 in. (1551 mm) N/A N/A
D Fork height, maximum reach ............6 ft. 0 in. (1840 mm) N/A N/A
E Reach, ground level ..........................3 ft. 1 in. (939 mm) N/A N/A
F Depth below ground .........................2 in. (57 mm) N/A N/A
G Tine length........................................72 in. (1829 mm) N/A N/A
H Overall length ...................................29 ft. 6 in. (8982 mm) N/A N/A
*Allied attachments ordered through John Deere dealers.

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 724J Quick-Coupler Information with Bucket
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge
Capacity, heaped SAE .........................4.5 cu. yd. (3.4 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE...........................3.8 cu. yd. (2.9 m3)
Bucket width ......................................114.2 in. (2900 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C.................28,795 lb. (13 059 kg)
Tipping load, straight ..........................33,126 lb. (15 023 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE ....27,781 lb. (12 599 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft.
(2.13 m) clearance ......................63.0 in. (1601 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ....44.8 in. (1137 mm)
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full
height ..........................................106.4 in. (2703 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground ........27 ft. 4 in. (8334 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in
carry position...............................42 ft. 9 in. (13 027 mm)
Operating weight ................................41,154 lb. (18 664 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 23.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by
tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

724J Adjustments to Operating Weights for Quick-Coupler with Bucket

Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 4.75-cu.-yd. (3.6 m3) stockpiling bucket with bolt-on cutting edge
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated Tipping Load, 40-
for loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn, SAE
20.5 R 25, XTLA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 1,641 lb. (– 744 kg) – 1,132 lb. (– 513 kg) – 968 lb. (– 439 kg)
23.5-25, 12 PR L2..............................– 1,464 lb. (– 664 kg) – 1,010 lb. (– 458 kg) – 864 lb. (– 392 kg)
23.5-25, 20 PR L3..............................– 309 lb. (– 140 kg) – 213 lb. (– 97 kg) – 182 lb. (– 83 kg)
28L-26, 14 PR LS2 .............................+ 88 lb. (+ 40 kg) + 61 lb. (+ 28 kg) + 52 lb. (+ 24 kg)
23.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial ..................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
23.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial ..........................................+ 926 lb. (+ 420 kg) + 639 lb. (+ 290 kg) + 546 lb. (+ 248 kg)
23.5 R 25, VUT 1 Star L2 Firestone
Radial ..........................................+ 141 lb. (+ 64 kg) + 97 lb. (+ 44 kg) + 83 lb. (+ 38 kg)
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................+ 106 lb. (+ 48 kg) + 73 lb. (+ 33 kg) + 62 lb. (+ 28 kg)
650/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 582 lb. (– 264 kg) – 402 lb. (– 182 kg) – 344 lb. (– 156 kg)

724J Information with Utility Fork and Quick-Coupler

▲ Tine Length 72 in. (1829 mm)
▲▲ Overall length .....................................29 ft. 6 in. (8982 mm)
Tipping load, straight (fork level,
load centered on tine)..................24,895 lb. (11 292 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn
(fork level, load centered
on tine) ........................................20,920 lb. (9489 kg)
Operating weight ................................40,426 lb. (18 334 kg)

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 744J Quick-Coupler Information with Bucket
General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge
Capacity, heaped SAE .........................5.25 cu. yd. (4.0 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE...........................4.75 cu. yd. (3.6 m3)
Bucket width ......................................120 in. (3048 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C.................36,235 lb. (16 433 kg)
Tipping load, straight ..........................37,073 lb. (16 813 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE ....31,049 lb. (14 081 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft.
(2.13 m) clearance ......................77.4 in. (1966 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ....55.5 in. (1409 mm)
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full
height ..........................................114.3 in. (2904 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground ........28 ft. 10 in. (8779 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in
carry position...............................45 ft. 2 in. (13 775 mm)
Operating weight ................................53,000 lb. (24 036 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 26.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by
tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

744H Adjustments to Operating Weights for Quick-Coupler with Bucket

Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 5.25-cu.-yd. (4.0 m3) stockpiling bucket with bolt-on cutting edge
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated Tipping Load, 40-
for loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn, SAE
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 948 lb. (– 430 kg) – 645 lb. (– 292 kg) – 560 lb. (– 254 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3..............................– 953 lb. (– 432 kg) – 648 lb. (– 294 kg) – 562 lb. (– 255 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5..............................+ 3,290 lb. (+ 1492 kg) + 2,237 lb. (+ 1015 kg) + 1,941 lb. (+ 880 kg)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L2 Firestone
Radial ..........................................+ 450 lb. (+ 204 kg) + 306 lb. (+ 138 kg) + 265 lb. (+ 120 kg)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial ..................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
26.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 256 lb. (– 116 kg) – 174 lb. (– 79 kg) – 151 lb. (– 68 kg)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin
Radial ..........................................+ 5,169 lb. (+ 2344 kg) + 3,515 lb. (+ 1594 kg) + 3,049 lb. (+ 1383 kg)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 88 lb. (– 40 kg) – 60 lb. (– 27 kg) – 52 lb. (– 24 kg)

824J Quick-Coupler Information with Bucket

General Purpose
Bucket Type/Size w/Bolt-on Edge
Capacity, heaped SAE .........................5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 m3)
Capacity, struck SAE...........................5.0 cu. yd. (3.8 m3)
Bucket width ......................................120 in. (3048 mm)
Breakout force, SAE J732C.................37,963 lb. (17 217 kg)
Tipping load, straight ..........................41,161 lb. (18 667 kg)
Tipping load, 40-degree full turn, SAE ....34,451 lb. (15 624 kg)
Reach, 45-degree dump, 7-ft.
(2.13 m) clearance ......................82.9 in. (2105 mm)*
▲▲ Reach, 45-degree dump, full height ....53.9 in. (1369 mm)*
▲ Dump clearance, 45 degree, full
height ..........................................122.4 in. (3109 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall length, bucket on ground ........29 ft. 10 in. (9089 mm)
Loader clearance circle, bucket in
carry position...............................45 ft. 5 in. (13 840 mm)
Operating weight ................................58,404 lb. (26 487 kg)
*Dump clearance height and reach for this bucket determined with a 40-degree bucket dump angle.
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment; 26.5 R 25, GP-2B tires; ROPS/FOPS cab; 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; and full fuel tank. This information is affected by
tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

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824J Adjustments to Operating Weights for Quick-Coupler with Bucket
Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads for 6.0-cu.-yd. (4.6 m3) stockpiling bucket with bolt-on cutting edge
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated Tipping Load, 40-
for loaders with Operating Weight Tipping Load, Straight Degree Full Turn, SAE
23.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 948 lb. (– 430 kg) – 626 lb. (– 284 kg) – 540 lb. (– 245 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L3..............................– 953 lb. (– 432 kg) – 629 lb. (– 285 kg) – 543 lb. (– 246 kg)
26.5-25, 20 PR L5..............................+ 3,290 lb. (1492 kg) + 2,171 lb. (+ 985 kg) + 1,875 lb. (+ 850 kg)
26.5 R 25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone
Radial ..........................................+ 450 lb. (+ 204 kg) + 297 lb. (+ 135 kg) + 256 lb. (+ 116 kg)
26.5 R 25, GP-2B 1 Star L2 Good-
year Radial ..................................0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg) 0 lb. (0 kg)
26.5-25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 256 lb. (– 116 kg) – 169 lb. (– 77 kg) – 146 lb. (– 66 kg)
26.5 R 25, X-MINE L5 Michelin
Radial ..........................................+ 5,169 lb. (+ 2344 kg) + 3,411 lb. (+ 1547 kg) + 2,946 lb. (+ 1336 kg)
750/65 R 25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................– 88 lb. (– 40 kg) – 58 lb. (– 26 kg) – 50 lb. (– 23 kg)
29.5 R 25, XHA 1 Star L3 Michelin
Radial ..........................................+ 2,346 lb. (+ 1064 kg) + 1,548 lb. (+ 702 kg) + 1,337 lb. (+ 606 kg)

724J Bucket Selection Guide*

MATERIAL (Loose weight) lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
7.5
(5.8) Caliche 2,100 1250
Cinders 1,000 590

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7.0 Clay and gravel, dry 2,400 1420
(5.4) Clay and gravel, wet 2,600 1540
Clay, dry 2,500 1480
Clay, natural bed 2,800 1660
6.5
(5.0) Clay, wet 2,800 1660
Coal, anthracite, broken 1,850 1100
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
6.0
Ma

Earth, dry, packed 2,550 1510

xim

(4.5)
Con

Earth, loam 2,100 1250

No

um

Earth, wet, excavated 2,700 1600

rm
se r

Lo

5.5
BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

al

Granite, broken or large crushed 2,800 1660

vat

ad
Lo

(4.2)
ive

Gravel, dry 2,550 1510

ad
L

Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 2,850 1690

oa

5.0
d

Gravel, pit run (graveled sand) 3,250 1930

(3.8) Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 3,400 2020
Deere 4.75-cu. yd. (3.6 m3) Stockpiling and General-Purpose Bucket Gypsum, crushed 2,700 1600
4.5 Deere 4.50-cu. yd. (3.4 m3) Stockpiling and General-Purpose Bucket
Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 1540
(3.4) Magnetite, iron ore 4,700 2790
3
Deere 4.25-cu. yd. (3.3 m ) Excavating and Heavy-MaterialBucket Phosphate rock 2,160 1280
4.0 Pyrite, iron ore 4,350 2580
(3.0) Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 1720
Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 2020
3.5 Sand, dry 2,400 1420
(2.7) Sand, wet 3,100 1840
Sandstone, broken 2,550 1510
Shale 2,100 1250
3.0
(2.3) Slag, broken 2,950 1750
Stone, crushed 2,700 1600
Topsoil 1,600 950
2.5
(1.9)
lb./cu.yd. 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500
kg/m3 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600
* 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.

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 744J Bucket Selection Guide*
MATERIAL (Loose weight) lb./cu. yd. kg/m1
12.0
(9.2) Caliche 2,100 250
Cinders 1,000 590
Clay and gravel, dry 2,400 1420
11.0
Clay and gravel, wet 2,600 1540
(8.6)
Clay, dry 2,500 1480
Clay, natural bed 2,800 1660
10.0 Clay, wet 2,800 1660
(7.8)
Coal, anthracite, broken 1,850 1100
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
9.0 Earth, dry, packed 2,550 1510
BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

(7.0) Earth, loam 2,100 1250

Earth, wet, excavated 2,700 1600
8.0 Granite, broken or large crushed 2,800 1660
(6.2) Gravel, dry 2,550 1510
Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 2,850 1690
7.0 Gravel, pit run (graveled sand) 3,250 1930
(5.4) Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 3,400 2020
Gypsum, crushed 2,700 1600
6.0 Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 1540
Deere 5.75-cu. yd. (4.4 m3)
(4.6) Light-Material Bucket
Magnetite, iron ore 4,700 2790
Phosphate rock 2,160 1280
5.0 Deere 5.25-cu. yd. (4.0 m3) Stockpiling Pyrite, iron ore 4,350 2580
and General-Purpose Bucket
(3.8) Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 1720
Deere 4.50-cu. yd. (3.4 m3) Excavating Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 2020
and Heavy-Material Bucket Sand, dry 2,400 1420
4.0
(3.1) Maxim Sand, wet 3,100 1840
u
Cons Norm m Load Sandstone, broken 2,550 1510
erva tive L al Loa Shale 2,100 1250
3.0 oa d d
Slag, broken 2,950 1750
(02.3)
Stone, crushed 2,700 1600
Topsoil 1,600 950
2.0
(1.5)
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lb./cu.yd. 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500
kg/m3 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600
* 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.

824J Bucket Selection Guide*

MATERIAL (Loose weight) lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
7.5
(5.8) Caliche 2,100 1250
Cinders 1,000 590
7.0 Clay and gravel, dry 2,400 1420
(5.4) Clay and gravel, wet 2,600 1540
Clay, dry 2,500 1480
Clay, natural bed 2,800 1660
6.5
(5.0) Clay, wet 2,800 1660
Coal, anthracite, broken 1,850 1100
Deere 6.00-cu. yd. (4.6 m3) Stockpiling
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
6.0 Earth, dry, packed 2,550 1510
and General-Purpose Bucket
(4.5) Earth, loam 2,100 1250
Deere 5.75-cu. yd. (4.4 m3) Stockpiling
BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

and General-Purpose Bucket Earth, wet, excavated 2,700 1600

5.5 Granite, broken or large crushed 2,800 1660
(4.2) Gravel, dry 2,550 1510
Deere 5.25-cu. yd. (4.0 m3) Excavating
and Heavy-Material Bucket Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 2,850 1690
5.0 Gravel, pit run (graveled sand) 3,250 1930
(3.8) Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 3,400 2020
Ma
No xim Gypsum, crushed 2,700 1600
rm um
4.5 al Lo Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 1540
L oa ad
(3.4) d Magnetite, iron ore 4,700 2790
Co
ns Phosphate rock 2,160 1280
e rva
4.0 tiv
Pyrite, iron ore 4,350 2580
(3.0) eL Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 1720
oad
Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 2020
3.5 Sand, dry 2,400 1420
(2.7) Sand, wet 3,100 1840
Sandstone, broken 2,550 1510
Shale 2,100 1250
3.0
(2.3) Slag, broken 2,950 1750
Stone, crushed 2,700 1600
Topsoil 1,600 950
2.5
(1.9)
lb./cu.yd. 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500
kg/m3 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600
* 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.

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 724J / 744J / 824J Loaders
Key: ● Standard equipment ▲ Optional or special equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information.

724 744 824 Engine 724 744 824 Electrical (continued) Operator’s Station (continued)
724 744 824
● ● ● Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C) ▲ ● ● Work lights, front (2) and rear (2) ● ● ● Tilt steering column
● ● ● Coolant recovery tank ● ● ● Horn, with push button in center of steering ● ● ● Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (2)
● ● ● Fan guard wheel (conforms to SAE J994, J1446) (conform to SAE J985)
● ● ● Muffler, under hood with large exhaust stack ● ● ● Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994, ● ● ● Platforms, handrails, and steps, right and left,
● ● ● Environmentally friendly engine oil drain J1446) ergonomically located and slip resistant
● ● ● Engine oil cooler ● ● ● Monitor and gauges, multifunction computer- Loader Linkage
● ● ● Quick-release fuel filter and water separator ized electronic:
● ● ● Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to
▲ ▲ ▲ Ether start aid (for cold starts) Audible and visual warnings: Analog gauges:
SAE J38)
▲ ▲ ▲ Engine air heater (for cold starts) Engine oil pressure, engine coolant tempera-
● ● ● Z-bar loader linkage provides “high bucket
▲ ▲ ▲ Engine coolant heater, 1,000 watts, 110 volts ture, transmission oil temperature, fuel level,
breakout”
▲ ▲ ▲ Heavy-duty trash-resistant cooling package hydraulic oil temperature, speedometer /
▲ ▲ ▲ High-lift boom
▲ ▲ ▲ Desert and high-altitude cooling package Digital instruments: Engine rpm, selectable
▲ ▲ ▲ Special application trash screens, axle seal battery voltage or odometer, transmission Buckets and Attachments
guards, etc.* gear indicator, hourmeter / Operator warning ▲ ▲ ▲ Full line of Deere pin-on buckets with selection
▲ ▲ ▲ Chrome exhaust stack lights: Check engine, engine oil pressure, of bolt-on cutting edges, JAGZ™ cutting edges,
Power Train engine air filter, battery voltage, engine pre- and teeth-segmented bolt-on cutting edges*
heat, transmission filter restriction, brake ▲ ▲ ▲ Quick-coupler which accepts JRB attachments*
● ● ● TC/PS transmission, computer-controlled ▲ Quick-coupler which accepts Caterpillar®
pressure, hydraulic oil filter, fasten seat belt,
electronic soft shift, automatic shift and
fuel filter, steering pressure, transmission tool-carrier attachments*
quick-shift features included
fault, stop indicator with audible alarm, cau- ▲ ▲ ▲ Quick-coupler and attachments*
● ● ● Conventional-type differentials, front and rear
▲ ▲ ▲ Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler
tion indicator, park brake actuated
▲ ▲ ▲ Front axle with hydraulic locking differential
locking pin, includes all controls in the cab,
Indicator lights: Turn signals / Warning flash-
▲ ▲ ▲ Front and rear axle with hydraulic locking
lines, and valves
ers / Coupler pin disconnect
differentials
Built-in diagnostics: Service code retrieval / ▲ ▲ ▲ Full line of construction utility forks, pallet
▲ Front and rear axle with limited slip differentials
forks, extendible boom with hook, and other
Message center / Sensor values
● ● ● Spin-control system
attachments for couplers*
Message center display: Accessory and work
▲ Front axle disconnect
settings / Diagnostic code messages / Stop- Tires
▲ Heavy-duty axle with 4-in.-wider wheelbase
watch / Job timer ▲ 20.5-25, XHAT L3 Michelin Radial
Hydraulic System Push-button selection: Three clutch cutoff ▲ 23.5-25, 12 PR L2
● ● ● Automatic bucket return-to-dig adjustments / Two automatic transmission ▲ 23.5-25, 20 PR L3
● ● ● Automatic boom height kickout control sequences / Two quick-shift button sequences ● 23.5-25, GP-2B L2 Goodyear Radial
● ● ● Automatic boom return-to-carry control ▲ ▲ ▲ Deluxe monitor and alarm system (includes ▲ 23.5-25, VMT 1 Star L3 Firestone Radial
● ● ● Reservoir sight gauge these added features over standard monitor): ▲ 23.5-25, VUT 1 Star L2 Firestone Radial
● ● ● Spin-on hydraulic filters, vertical mounting Two added analog gauges: Engine oil pres- ▲ ▲ ▲ 23.5-25, XHAT Michelin Radial (L3 type)
● ● ● Hydraulic lever lockout sure and hydraulic oil temperature / Message ▲ 650/65-25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial
● ● ● Two-function hydraulic valve with two-lever center display: 12-character message board ▲ ▲ 26.5-25, 20 PR L3
fingertip control and adjustable wristrest ▲ ▲ ▲ Radio-ready cab, fused 24-volt radio electrical ▲ ▲ 26.5-25, 20 PR L5
▲ ▲ ▲ Two-function hydraulic valve with joystick lead, and fused lead for optional Deere 5-amp ● ● 26.5-25, GP-2B L2 Goodyear Radial
control and 10-amp voltage converters ▲ ▲ 26.5-25, VMT 1 Star L2 Firestone Radial
▲ ▲ ▲ Three-function hydraulic valve with joystick ● ● ● Radio-ready cab, 24- to 12-volt converter, ▲ ▲ 26.5-25, XHAT L3 Michelin Radial
control and auxiliary lever for third function rated at 5 amps, with 12-volt receptacle in ▲ ▲ 26.5-25, X-MINE Michelin Radial
▲ ▲ ▲ Three-function hydraulic valve with two-lever operator’s compartment, fused electrical lead ▲ 28L-26, 14 PR LS-2, Steel-Ply Logger
fingertip control, adjustable wristrest, and ▲ ▲ ▲ 24-volt to 12-volt radio converter, 5 amp with ▲ ▲ 750/65-25, XLD 1 Star L3 Michelin Radial
auxiliary lever for third function receptacle ▲ 29.5-25, XHAT L3 Michelin Radial
▲ Four-function hydraulic valve, with dual joy- ▲ ▲ ▲ 24-volt to 12-volt radio converter, 10 amp with ▲ ▲ ▲ Single-piece rim
stick control receptacle ● ● ● Multi-piece rim
▲ ▲ ▲ Hydraulic conversion kits, two- to three-func- ▲ ▲ ▲ 24-volt AM/FM stereo radio with clock ▲ ▲ ▲ Less wheels and tires
tion valves ● ● ● Cab wired for rotating beacon ▲ ▲ ▲ 10-degree rear axle stops for extra-large tires,
▲ Hydraulic conversion kits, three- to four-func- Operator’s Station 12-degree rear axle stops for 20.5-25 tires,
tion valves
● ● ● Hydraulic system oil cooler (for continuous run-
● ● ● Cab (conforms to SAE J1040 APR88): ROPS/ and 6-degree rear axle stops for 20.5-25 tires
FOPS / Heater/defroster / Multiplane isolation with chains
ning attachments and extreme temperatures)
mounted for noise/vibration reduction / Front Other
▲ ▲ ▲ Ride control, automatic type
and rear windshield washers and intermittent ▲ ▲ ▲
▲ ▲ ▲ Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler Full fenders, front
wipers / Tinted safety glass ▲ ▲ ▲ Full fenders, front and rear
locking pins
▲ ▲ ▲ Air conditioning (factory or dealer installed) ● ● ● Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
Electrical ● ● ● Seat belt, 3 in. (76 mm), with retractor ● ● ● Vandal protection, includes lockable engine
● ● ● 24-volt electrical system ● ● ● Seat, deluxe cloth covered with deep foam,
enclosure, rear grille, and fuel fill
● ● ● Standard batteries (2), 12 volt with 950 CCA, high back, mechanical suspension, adjustable ● ● ● Counterweight, built-in
200-min. rated reserve for weight-height, fore-aft position, backrest ● ● ● Drawbar, with locking pin
▲ ▲ ▲ High-capacity batteries (2), 12 volt with 1,400 tilt, and armrest angle ▲ ▲ ▲ Transmission side frame guards
CCA, 200-min. rated reserve ▲ ▲ ▲ Seat, air suspension, deluxe cloth covered, ● Bottom guard, front and rear
▲ ▲ ▲ Master electrical disconnect switch with seat-back extension ▲ ▲ ▲ Bottom guards, front frame and transmission
● Alternator, 55 amps and 24 volts ● ● ● Cup holder, personal cooler holder, and ▲ ▲ ▲ Lift and tie-down hooks
▲ ● ● Alternator, high capacity, 80 amps and 24 volts storage space ▲ ▲ ▲ Fire extinguisher
▲ ▲ ▲ Alternator trash covers ▲ ▲ ▲ Sun visor for cab ▲ ▲ ▲ License plate bracket
● ● ● Lights (conform to SAE 99): Driving with guards / ● ● ● Rubber floormat ▲ ▲ ▲ Secondary steering
Turn signals and flashers / Stop and taillights

Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner, Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable,
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan, at standard conditions specifications are in accordance with SAE standards. Except where otherwise
per SAE J1349 and DIN 70 020, using No. 2-D fuel at 35 API grav- noted, these specifications are based on units will all standard equipment; one
ity. No derating is required up to 10,000-ft. (3050 m) altitude. Gross optional rear counterweight each; ROPS cabs; full fuel tanks; and 175-lb. (79 kg)
power is without cooling fan. operators; 724J unit with 23.5 R 25, 20 PR L3 tires; and 744J and 824J units
with 26.5 R 25, 20 PR L3 tires.

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