Construction Equipment
RENTALS: Wheel Loaders
Construction Equipment
RENTALS: Wheel Loaders
Available Wheel Loader Models:
Power: 124 hp
Operating weight:
25,814 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-4.5 cu. yd.
Power: 152 hp
Operating weight:
28,446-30,893 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.
Power: 166 hp
Operating weight:
29,943-32,353 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.
Power: 192 hp
Operating weight:
34,238-36,912 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.
Power: 249 hp
Operating weight:
41,246-41,324 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
4.0-4.75 cu. yd.
Specs comparison:
| Specification | 444 P-Tier | 524 P-Tier | 544 G | 544 P-Tier | 624 P-Tier | 644 P-Tier |
| Net HP | 124 hp | 131 hp | 163 hp | 166 hp | 186 hp | 230 hp |
| Operating Weight | 25,814 lb | 28,047 lb | 28,615 lb | 31,150 lb | 34,680 lb | 39,245 lb |
| Bucket Capacity | 2.5–4.5 yd | 2.5–4.75 yd | 3.0–5.0 yd | 2.5–5.25 yd | 3.5–5.5 yd | 4.0–6.25 yd |
| Wheelbase | 9 ft 1 in | 9 ft 4 in | 9 ft 7 in | 9 ft 7 in | 10 ft 2 in | 10 ft 8 in |
| Width (over tires) | 7 ft 11 in | 8 ft 2 in | 8 ft 3 in | 8 ft 4 in | 8 ft 8 in | 9 ft 2 in |
| Height (to cab) | 10 ft 6 in | 10 ft 8 in | 10 ft 10 in | 10 ft 11 in | 11 ft 2 in | 11 ft 6 in |
| Hinge Pin Height | 11 ft 8 in | 12 ft 0 in | 12 ft 6 in | 12 ft 9 in | 13 ft 6 in | 14 ft 6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 12.0 in | 14.0 in | 16.0 in | 17.7 in | 17.0 in | 18.0 in |
Frequently asked questions:
What are these loaders used for?
- Loading trucks in quarries and pits
- Stockpiling and material handling
- Road building and site development
- Snow removal (large-scale)
- Agricultural feed and bulk handling
What is breakout force?
Breakout force is the power to dig into material piles:
- Higher breakout force = better performance in dense or compacted materials
What is hinge pin height?
This determines how high the loader can lift:
- Mid-size: ~12–14 ft
- Large: ~14–18+ ft
Important for loading high-sided trucks.
What types of buckets are available?
- General-purpose buckets
- Rock buckets
- High-capacity/light material buckets
- Side-dump buckets
- Multi-purpose buckets
What is the difference between standard lift and high lift?
- Standard lift: general-purpose loading
- High lift: extended reach for taller trucks or hoppers
What transmission types are used?
Most Deere loaders use:
- Powershift transmissions for durability
- Some models feature advanced drivetrain tech for fuel efficiency
What is ride control?
Ride control:
- Uses hydraulic cushioning
- Reduces bucket bounce during travel
- Improves operator comfort and material retention
What is SmartWeigh™?
SmartWeigh™ is John Deere’s onboard weighing system that:
- Measures bucket loads in real time
- Helps prevent underloading or overloading trucks
- Improves jobsite efficiency
What is fuel consumption like?
- Mid-size: ~4–6 gallons/hour
- Large: ~6–12+ gallons/hour
Depends heavily on workload and cycle intensity.
Are they comfortable to operate?
Yes—modern Deere loaders offer:
- Spacious cab with heat/AC
- Air suspension seat
- Joystick steering and controls
- Excellent visibility
- Advanced displays and machine monitoring
How easy are they to maintain?
Designed for uptime:
- Ground-level service access
- Centralized grease points (on many models)
- Easy access to filters and fluids
How long do tires last?
Typically:
- 3,000–6,000+ hours, depending on:
- Surface conditions
- Load weight
- Operator habits
What industries use them most?
- Quarrying and aggregates
- Construction and site development
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Waste and recycling
- Municipal/public works
When should I choose a mid-size vs large loader?
- Mid-size: versatility, smaller jobs, tighter spaces
- Large: high production, big material volumes, loading large trucks
What makes John Deere loaders stand out?
- Strong fuel efficiency
- Advanced tech (SmartWeigh™, grade control integration)
- Durable design for production work
- Comfortable, operator-friendly cabs
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