John Deere 444K Compact Loader User Manual


 
Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner,
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test conditions per
ISO9249. No derating is required up to 3050-m (10,000 ft.) altitude
for the 444K, 524K, 544K, and 624K.
Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Specifications are in accordance with ISO standards. Except where otherwise
noted, these specifications are based on units with applicable linkage and standard equipment, ROPS cab, rear cast bumper/counter-
weight, transmission side-frame guards, bottom guards, standard tires, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator.
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Engine
Wet-sleeve cylinder liners
Automatic glow plugs for cold start
Programmable auto-idle and auto-shutdown
Selected idle adjustment from 900–1,250 rpm
Starter protection
Automatic derating for exceeded system
temperatures
Serpentine drive belt for automatic tensioner
Under-hood prescreened air intake
Dual-stage fuel filter and water separator
500-hour vertical spin-on oil filter
Chrome exhaust stack
Automatic ether starting aid (recommended
for cold starts below –12 deg. C [10 deg. F])
Engine-block heater (recommended for cold
starts below –23 deg. C [–10 deg. F])
Centrifugal engine air pre-cleaner
Powertrain
Programmable maximum high gear
Clutch calibration engaged from monitor
2,000-hour vertical spin-on transmission filter
Transmission fill tube and sight gauge
Rear-axle disconnect
Automatic differential lock
Wheel-spin control
Quad-Cool
TM
Cooling System
Heavy-duty, trash-resistant radiator and
high-ambient cooling package
2-side access to all coolers
Isolated from engine compartment
Engine radiator
Integral engine oil cooler
Hydraulic oil cooler (oil to air)
Transmission oil cooler (oil to air)
Charge air cooler (air to air)
Coolant recovery tank
Antifreeze, –37 deg. C (–34 deg. F)
Cool-on-demand swing-out fan
Enclosed fan safety guard
Automatic reversing fan drive
Axle coolers
Harsh environmental coolers
Hydraulics
2 function — joystick with F-N-R
Automatic return to dig
In-cab adjustable automatic return to dig
(Powerllel
TM
only)
In-cab adjustable automatic boom-height
kickout/return to carry
Reservoir with sight gauge and fill strainer
Hydraulic diagnostic ports
4,000-hour in-tank filter
2 function — joystick with steering column
F-N-R
2 function — 2-lever fingertip controls and
steering column F-N-R
3 function — joystick with F-N-R and 3rd-
function auxiliary lever
3 function — joystick with steering column
F-N-R and 3rd-function auxiliary lever
3 function — 3-lever fingertip controls and
steering column F-N-R
4 function — 4-lever fingertip controls and
steering column F-N-R
Ride control, automatic with monitor-
adjustable speed settings
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Hydraulics (continued)
Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler
locking pins
Steering Systems
Conventional steering wheel with spinner knob
Joystick steering (including conventional steer-
ing column) with gearshift, F-N-R, and horn
Secondary steering
Electrical
Solid-state electrical power-distribution system
Lockable master electrical-disconnect switch
Battery-terminal safety covers
By-pass start safety cover at starter
Pre-wired for beacon/strobe light
Lights: Halogen driving lights with guards (2) /
Front (4) and rear (2) work lights / Turn signals
and flashers / LED stop- and taillights
Horn, electric
Reverse warning alarm
Multi-function/multi-language LCD color
monitor includes: Digital instruments —
Analog display (hydraulic oil temperature,
engine coolant temperature, transmission
oil temperature, and engine oil pressure) /
Digital display (engine rpm, transmission
gear/direction indicator, hour meter, fuel
level, speedometer, odometer, and outside
temperature)
Integrated cycle counter with 5 categories
Indicator lights: Standard and selected
options / Amber caution and red stop
Operator-warning messages
Built-in diagnostics: Diagnostic-code details /
Sensor values / Calibrations / Individual
circuit tester
Menu display: Codes / Machine settings /
Diagnostics / Monitor settings / Clock
Heavy-duty LED turn signal and marker lights
Electrical corrosion-prevention package
AM/FM/WB radio
AM/FM/WB radio with CD player
24- to 12-volt, 10-amp converter
Operator’s Station
Canopy with ROPS/FOPS, isolation mounted
Key-less start with multiple security modes
Sealed-switch module with function indi-
cators
Seat with backrest extension, deep foam,
vinyl cover, and adjustable air suspension
Hydraulic controls integrated to seat
Seat belt, 76 mm (3 in.), with retractor
Cup holders (2)
Lunch-box/cooler holder
Dome and reading light
Rubber floor mat
Tilt steering column
Operator’s manual storage compartment
Outside (2) and inside (1) rearview mirrors
Left-side operator-station access
Slip-resistant steps and ergonomic handholds
Quiet cab with heater
Quiet cab with air conditioning/heater
Premium seat with high-wide back and
headrest extension, heated, leather/fabric
cover, and adjustable air suspension
Seat with backrest extension, deep foam,
fabric cover, and adjustable air suspension
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Operator’s Station (continued)
Powered cab air pre-cleaner
Large heated outside mirrors
Beacon bracket
Rear camera and radar object-detection
system
Embedded payload scale
Fire extinguisher
ROPS canopy rear window
Loader Linkage
Z-bar loader linkage
Powerllel linkage for visibility and parallel-lift
High-lift Z-bar loader linkage
Tool-carrier linkage for parallel-lift
Buckets and Attachments
Full line of Deere pin-on buckets
Worksite Pro
TM
hydraulic coupler which
accepts JRB-pattern attachments
Hi-vis hydraulic coupler which accepts
Euro-pattern attachments (Volvo)
Full line of Deere hook-on buckets and forks
Bolt-on fork frame guard
Overall Vehicle
JDLink
TM
Ultimate wireless communication
system (available only in U.S. and Canada)*
NeverGrease
TM
rear-axle oscillation
NeverGrease steering-cylinder joints
Front and rear tie-downs
Fenders, front
Rear hitch with locking pin
Articulation locking bar
Loader boom service locking bar
40-degree steering articulation to each side
with rubber-cushion stops on frame
Vandal protection with lockable engine
enclosures, right counterweight storage,
battery box, and filler access for radiator/
fuel/hydraulic/transmission
Service steps and handholds
Storage compartment
Fuel-tank fill strainer
Heavy-duty fuel-tank guard
Ground-level fueling
17.5R25 L3 radial tires on 3-piece rims
20.5R25 L3 radial tires on 3-piece rims
Waste handler (Z-bar and High-Lift)
NeverGrease linkage (Z-bar and High-Lift)
Level 1 sound package
Level 2 sound package
Environmental drains and sample ports
Quick fluid service (engine, transmission,
hydraulic oils, and engine coolant)
Fenders, full-coverage, front
Fenders, full-coverage, front and rear
Close-mounted steps
Rear cast bumper/counterweight with rear
hitch and locking pin
Less wheels and tires with 8-deg. axle stops
Rims less tires
Transmission side-frame guards
Bottom guards, front frame and transmission
Lift eyes
License-plate bracket and light
Special guarding for waste and forestry
applications
*Standard on 624K cabs / optional on 624K canopies.
444K / 524K / 544K / 624K LOADERS
Key: Standard equipment Optional equipment See your John Deere dealer for further information.
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