John Deere
444 G-Tier Mid-Size Wheel Loader
Wheel Loaders
The 124 hp 444 G-Tier with 2.5 cubic yard bucket, agility and capability combine with performance and reliability to help keep you productive all day long.
Current product detail page listed in the official John Deere AFME sitemap; this does not assert a 2026 model year or confirmed Eswatini stock.
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Model / part number: 9001BZ
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs6 specifications
- Net Peak Power
- 2100.0 rpm
- Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Metric)
- 89.0 kW
- Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Imperial)
- 118.0 hp
- Net Peak Torque
- 1400.0 rpm
- Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Metric)
- 721.3 Nm
- Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Imperial)
- 532.0 lb-ft
Engine22 specifications
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Model
- PowerTech™ E 4045H
- Non Road Emission Standards
- EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
- Cylinders
- 4
- Valves Per Cylinder
- 4
- Displacement (Metric)
- 4.5 L
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 276.0 cu in.
- Net Peak Power
- 2100.0 rpm
- Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Metric)
- 89.0 kW
- Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Imperial)
- 118.0 hp
- Gross Peak Power
- 2100.0 rpm
- Gross Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Metric)
- 97.0 kW
- Gross Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Imperial)
- 130.0 hp
- Net Peak Torque
- 1400.0 rpm
- Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Metric)
- 721.3 Nm
- Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249) (Imperial)
- 532.0 lb-ft
- Gross Peak Torque
- 550.0 rpm
- Net Torque Rise
- 34.0 %
- Fuel System (Electronically Controlled)
- High-pressure common rail
- Lubrication
- Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged, charge air cooled
- Air Cleaner
- Under-hood, dual-element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
Cooling1 specifications
- Fan Drive Type
- Fix-fan drive standard / hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled optional
Electrical And Lighting3 specifications
- System Type
- 24 volt with 80-amp alternator
- Battery Voltage
- 12.0 V
- Battery Capacity Per Each
- 950.0 CCA
Transmission System5 specifications
- Type
- Countershaft-type PowerShift™
- Torque Converter
- Single stage, single phase
- Shift Control
- Electronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
- Operator Interface
- Steering-column or joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever; kick-down button on hydraulic lever
- Shift Modes
- Manual/auto (1st–D or 2nd–D); Quick-Shift button with 2 selectable modes: kick-down or kick-up/down; and 4 clutch cutoff settings
Axles And Brakes4 specifications
- Final Drives
- Heavy-duty mid-board planetary
- Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop To Stop
- 24.0 degrees
- Service Brakes (ISO 3450)
- Outboard, forced oil cooled, multi disc
- Parking Brake (ISO 3450)
- Automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, driveline mounted, sealed wet multi disc
Wheels And Tires4 specifications
- Tread Width On Standard Tires (Metric)
- 1900.0 mm
- Tread Width On Standard Tires (Imperial)
- 74.8 in.
- Width Over Tires On Standard Tires (Metric)
- 2415.5 mm
- Width Over Tires On Standard Tires (Imperial)
- 95.1 in.
Serviceability14 specifications
- Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 189.3 L
- Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 50.0 gal.
- Cooling System Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 18.9 L
- Cooling System Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 20.0 qt
- Engine Oil With Vertical Spin On Filter Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 17.5 L
- Engine Oil With Vertical Spin On Filter Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 18.5 qt
- Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 73.8 L
- Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 19.5 gal.
- Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 87.1 L
- Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 23.0 gal.
- Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 92.0 L
- Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 24.3 gal.
- Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity (Metric)
- 0.35 L
- Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity (Imperial)
- 12.0 oz.
Hydraulic System And Steering14 specifications
- Pump Type And System (Loader And Steering)
- Variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
- Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM (Metric)
- 140.0 L/min
- Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM (Imperial)
- 37.0 gpm
- System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering) (Metric)
- 24821.2 kPa
- System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering) (Imperial)
- 3600.0 psi
- Loader Controls
- 2-function valve; joystick control; hydraulic-function enable/disable; optional 3rd- and 4th-function valve with auxiliary leve
- Steering Articulation Full Arc Angle
- 80.0 degrees
- Steering Articulation Angle Each Direction
- 40.0 degrees
- Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire) (Metric)
- 4.75 m
- Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire) (Imperial)
- 15.58 ft, in.
- Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time
- 5.9 seconds
- Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time
- 1.0 seconds
- Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time
- 2.4 seconds
- Hydraulic Total Cycle Time
- 9.3 seconds