- Breakout - Bucket: 46896 (103388) kgf (lbf)
- Bucket Capacity - Smallest: 8.51 yd3 / 6.5 m3
- Largest Bucket Capacity: 10.01 yd3 / 7.65 m3
- Ground Clearance: 22.92 in / 582 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 944K
The John Deere 944K is a 53.5 t-class wheel loader.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight117947.4 lb53500 kg
03Selected published values36
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for John Deere 944K include published operating weight of 117947.4 lb / 53500 kg, the published “Breakout - Bucket” field of 46896 (103388) kgf (lbf), the published “Bucket Capacity - Smallest” field of 8.51 yd3 / 6.5 m3. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Breakout - Bucket” field (46896 (103388) kgf (lbf)) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Smallest” field (8.51 yd3 / 6.5 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Largest Bucket Capacity” field (10.01 yd3 / 7.65 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Breakout - Bucket46896 (103388) kgf (lbf)46896 (103388) kgf (lbf)
Bucket Capacity - Smallest8.51 yd36.5 m3
Largest Bucket Capacity10.01 yd37.65 m3
Dimensions
Ground Clearance22.92 in582 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground38.36 ft11690 mm
Width Over Tires12.24 ft3729 mm
Wheelbase14.77 ft4500 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height17.56 ft5350 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump9.42 ft2870 mm
Turning Circle58.6 ft17860 mm
Height Over Cab13.62 ft4150 mm
Engine
PumpAxial Piston PumpAxial Piston Pump
Engine Output-Net536.5 hp400 kw
Transmission TypeA/C ElectricA/C Electric
Engine MakeJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine ModelPowerTech PSX 6135PowerTech PSX 6135
Torque1866.1 lb ft2530 Nm
Rated Speed1600 rpm1600 rpm
Displacement823.9 cu in13.5 L
Torque Rise23 %23 %
System Voltage24 V24 V
Emission LevelInterim Tier 4Interim Tier 4
Alternator150 amps150 amps
Driveline
Ride Control SystemOptionalOptional
Service Brake TypeWet Multi DiscWet Multi Disc
Parking Brake TypeWet Multi DiscWet Multi Disc
Service Brake ActuationHydraulicHydraulic
Tire Size - Standard35 / 65 R3335 / 65 R33
Service Brake - LocationAll WheelsAll Wheels
Capacities
Hydraulic Tank99.9 gal378 L
Heaped Capacity10.1 yd37.7 m3
Transmission9 gal34 L
Operational
Operating Weight117947.4 lb53500 kg
Fuel Capacity201.1 gal761 L
Transmission
Pump Flow100.2 gal/min379 L/min
System Pressure350 psi2413.2 kPa
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