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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.
DKAKULDR Litho in U.S.A. (11-01)
444 524 544 624
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
444 524 544 624
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
444 524 544 624
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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