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John Deere 244L Specifications

The John Deere 244L compact wheel loader is powered by 202.5 cu.in (3.6L) Yanmar 4TNV98CT 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with a rated power of 71 hp (52.6 kW) at 2500 rpm. The John Deere 244L is equipped with a 2-range hydrostatic transmission, power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 365/70R18 standard tires. The open center hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 18.5 gpm (70 lpm). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 3945 lbs (1790 kg) and tipping load of 7890 lbs (3580 kg). The max lift height is 126.8 inches (3220 mm) to hinge pin, and boom breakout force is 9720 lbs (4410 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Yanmar 4TNV98CT
Engine Type .................... 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... Four
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 202.5 (3.32)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.86 (98.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.33 (110.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 71.0 (52.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 73.0 (54.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2500
High Idle Speed, rpm .................... 2750
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) .................... 280 (206)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1560
Compression Ratio .................... 18.5:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct injection
Fuel Filter Type .................... Replaceable element
Lubrication System .................... Forced with trochoid pump
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled with radiator
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Emission Level .................... Final Tier 4
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 23.8 (90.0)
Engine Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.8 (10.2)
Cooling System Capacity, qts (L) .................... 12.6 (12.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Hydrostatic, 2-range
Number of Forward Gears .................... 2
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 2
Forward Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 11.2 (18.0)
Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 23.6 (38.0)
Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 11.2 (18.0)
Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 23.6 (38.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type .................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration .................... Articulated frame
Steering System .................... Hydrostatic power
Service Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (Std) .................... 365/70R18
Rear Tire Size (Std) .................... 365/70R18
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................... 400/70R20
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................... 400/70R20
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................... 405/70R18
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................... 405/70R18

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 18.5 (70.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3335 (230)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 17.4 (66.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 4330 (1965)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 3945 (1790)
Tipping Load (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 8660 (3930)
Tipping Load (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 7890 (3580)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 9720 (4410)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin, in (mm) .................... 126.8 (3220)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 108.3 (2750)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) .................... 215.3 (5470)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 59.4 (1510)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 75.6 (1920)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 84.6 (2150)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 11.2 (285)
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 30
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 87 (2210)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) .................... 38.8 (1.10)
Digging Depth, in (mm) .................... 3.7 (95)
Rollback Angle At Full Height, deg .................... 55
Rollback Angle At Ground, deg .................... 39
Dump Angle At Full Height, deg .................... 42
Clearance With Bucket Dumped, in (mm) .................... 97.6 (2480)
Reach At Full Height, in (mm) .................... 33.8 (860)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 156.3 (3970)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 12260 (5560)

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