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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 rod:2.25 inches (5 cm)
Dump time:1.6s
Bucket rod:2.25 inches (5 cm)
Dump angle:46.5°
Lower time:4.0s
Raise time:5.8s
Bucket width:88 inches (223 cm)
Boom cylinder:5.25 inches (13 cm)
Breakout force:17017 lbs (7718 kg)
Reach (dumped):32.9 inches (83 cm)
Bucket cylinder:5.25 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

Model:John Deere 9450 Backhoe
Weight:2630 lbs (1192 kg)
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:7409 lbs (3360 kg)
Digging depth:143 inches (363 cm)
Loading height:147 inches (373 cm)
Reach from pivot:209 inches (530 cm)
Transport height:140 inches (355 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:154 inches (391 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:140 inches (355 cm)
Front-end loader:Yes

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:4 forward and 2 reverse

Related Models

John Deere 444D

Model:444D

John Deere 544C

Model:544C