Construction Equipment

RENTALS: Wheel Loaders

Construction Equipment

RENTALS: Wheel Loaders

Available Wheel Loader Models:

444
444 P-Tier

Power: 124 hp
Operating weight:
25,814 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-4.5 cu. yd.

524
524 P-Tier

Power: 152 hp
Operating weight:
28,446-30,893 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.

544P
544 P-Tier

Power: 166 hp
Operating weight:
29,943-32,353 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.

624
624 P-Tier

Power: 192 hp
Operating weight:
34,238-36,912 lbs.
Bucket capacity:
2.5-5.25 cu. yd.

644
644 P-Tier

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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