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John Deere 524K Specifications

The John Deere 524K wheel loader is powered by John Deere PowerTech E 6068H 6-cylinder direct injection turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 160 hp (116 kW) at 2000 rpm. The John Deere 524K is equipped with a four-speed powershift transmission, power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 20.5R25 standard tires. The closed center hydraulic system has a piston pump with fluid flow rate of 43.5 gpm (165 lpm). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 9365 lbs (4250 kg) and tipping load of 18730 lbs (8500 kg). The max lift height is 148.4 inches (3770 mm) to hinge pin, and boom breakout force is 19975 lbs (9060 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... John Deere PowerTech E 6068H
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... Six
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 414 (6.8)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 4.18 (106.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type.................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 160.0 (116.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2000
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) .................... 607 (448)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1600
Compression Ratio .................... 17:1
Firing Order .................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Combustion System .................... Direct injection
Fuel System .................... High pressure common rail
Fuel System Control .................... Electronic
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System .................... Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Emission Level .................... Final Tier 3
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 58.0 (220.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 20.0 (19.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 23.6 (22.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Countershaft-type powershift
Gearbox Type .................... 4F/3R
Number of Forward Gears .................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 3
Torque Converter Type .................... Single stage
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 22.6 (21.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 22.4 (36.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 15.0 (24.1)

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 .................... 20.5R25
Rear Tire Size .................... 20.5R25

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Closed center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Axial-piston
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 43.5 (165.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3625 (250)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 24.3 (92.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 11040 (5005)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 9365 (4250)
Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 9550 (4330)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 8085 (3665)
Tipping Load (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 22080 (10010)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 18730 (8500)
Tipping Load (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 19100 (8660)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 16170 (7330)
Breakout Force (Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 19975 (9060)
Breakout Force (High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 18455 (8370)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 148.4 (3770)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 162.2 (4120)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 127.9 (3250)
Length With Bucket On Ground (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 289 (7340)
Length With Bucket On Ground (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 302 (7670)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 76.8 (1950)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 100.2 (2545)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 115.4 (2930)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 15.7 (400)
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 40
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 100 (2540)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) .................... 74.1 (2.10)
Digging Depth (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 3.8 (97)
Digging Depth (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 8.7 (222)
Rollback Angle At Ground, deg .................... 41
Rollback Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 55
Rollback Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 50
Dump Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 51
Dump Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 47
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 109.1 (2770)
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 122.8 (3120)
Reach At Full Height (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 38.6 (980)
Reach At Full Height (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 38 (990)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 228.3 (5800)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, High Lift), in (mm) .................... 234.3 (5950)
Operating Weight (Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 27930 (12670)
Operating Weight (High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 28390 (12880)

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