John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 444C

The John Deere 444C is a wheel loader manufactured by John Deere from 1981 to 1984. It features a 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 95 hp gross and 85 hp net, with a 4-speed power shift transmission. The loader has four-wheel drive, articulated power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS with canopy (cab optional with air-conditioning). It has an operating weight of 17967 lbs and a wheelbase of 94.5 inches. The 444C supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed specifications for both. It was succeeded by the 444D model.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 444C

Power

Engine (net)	85 hp (63.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	95 hp (70.8 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	15.5-25, 17.5-25
Industrial front	15.5-25, 17.5-25

Engine

Type	diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Torque	228 lb-ft (309.2 Nm)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	40 gal (151.4 L)
Rated RPM	2400
Torque RPM	1200
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Power (net)	85 hp (63.4 kW)
Displacement	329 ci (5.4 L)
Oil capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Power (gross)	95 hp (70.8 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	25 qts (23.7 L)

Dimensions

Width	85.5 inches (217 cm) *Width without bucket.
Length	228 inches (579 cm)
Wheelbase	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Rear tread	70 inches (177 cm)
Front tread	70 inches (177 cm)
Height (ROPS)	118.9 inches (302 cm)
Height (exhaust)	115.8 inches (294 cm)
Operating weight	17967 lbs (8149 kg)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	625
Battery Group	BCI 31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	42 (62 Optional)
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow	40 gpm (151.4 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS with canopy. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.
Drive	Four-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	Articulated power steering
Final drives	inboard planetary

Production

Type	Wheel Loader
Years made	1981 - 1984
Manufacturer	John Deere

Attachments

Backhoe	Yes
Loader specs	Boom rod2.25 inches (5 cm) Dump time1.6s Bucket rod2.25 inches (5 cm) Dump angle46.5° Lower time4.0s Raise time5.8s Bucket width88 inches (223 cm) Boom cylinder5.25 inches (13 cm) Breakout force17017 lbs (7718 kg) Reach (dumped)32.9 inches (83 cm) Bucket cylinder5.25 inches (13 cm) Height (at pin)136.1 inches (345 cm) Clearance (dumped)109.2 inches (277 cm) Rollback (ground line)40° Lift capacity (full at pin)7550 lbs (3424 kg)
Backhoe specs	ModelJohn Deere 9450 Backhoe Weight2630 lbs (1192 kg) Swing Arc180° Bucket force7409 lbs (3360 kg) Digging depth143 inches (363 cm) Loading height147 inches (373 cm) Reach from pivot209 inches (530 cm) Transport height140 inches (355 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth154 inches (391 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth140 inches (355 cm)
Front-end loader	Yes