2026 John Deere 244P

The John Deere 244P Compact Wheel Loader features industry-exclusive Articulation Plus™ steering technology, delivering exceptional maneuverability, stability, and productivity with 71 horsepower and over 23 mph travel speed. ENGINE & POWER: • Yanmar 4TNV98CT turbocharged diesel engine • 73 gross HP / 71 net HP at 2,400 rpm • 206 lb-ft peak torque at 1,560 rpm • EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V compliant • 3.3L displacement (203 cu in) • 4-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder PERFORMANCE: • Bucket capacity: 1.0 to 1.4 cu yd (heaped) • Breakout force: 10,792 lb (with ISO coupler) • Breakout force: 8,036 lb (with Quik-Tatch coupler) • Lift height: 10 ft 7 in to hinge pin • Rated operating capacity: 4,079 lb (ISO) / 3,649 lb (Quik-Tatch) • Hydraulic cycle time: 10.1 seconds total • Travel speed: 23.5 mph top speed ARTICULATION PLUS™ STEERING: • 30 degrees standard articulation • 10 additional degrees rear-wheel steering • 40 total degrees of steering capability • Tighter, more stable turns than conventional loaders • Significantly higher full-turn tipping load • Reduced articulation angle for better stability with loads SIZE & MANEUVERABILITY: • Height: 9 ft (to top of cab) • Width: 6 ft 4 in (standard tires) • Operating weight: 12,258 lb (with cab and bucket) • 60-degree articulation arc (30° each direction) • Turning radius: 12 ft 6 in (over bucket edge with ISO coupler) • Ground clearance: 11 in • Maximum single wheel rise/fall: 14.5 in HYDRAULICS: • Standard flow: 18 gpm • Optional high-flow: 29 gpm • 23,000 psi system relief pressure (loader) • 18,000 psi steering pressure • 3-function pilot-operated valve • Proportional electrohydraulic auxiliary control • Standard 3rd-function mini-joystick OPERATOR COMFORT: • Enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab standard • Air conditioning with adjustable louvers • Heater/defroster with optimized airflow • Mid-back cloth seat with mechanical suspension • Optional premium air-ride heated seat with lumbar control • Dual tilt and telescoping steering column • Height-adjustable A-frame mounted monitor • Frameless doors with sliding left window • Intermittent front and rear wipers/washers • Rubber-isolated cab mounting for reduced noise/vibration • Radio-ready with speakers and power port • Optional AM/FM/Weather-Band radio • Ample storage compartments • In-cab entry/exit lighting KEY FEATURES: • Load-sensing AutoShift powertrain (smooth automatic shifting) • Z-bar loader linkage for high bucket breakout • Near-parallel lift path for level load carrying • Standard ride control for smooth travel • Manual 100% front differential lock • Rimpull control for reduced tire wear • Hydraulically driven proportional-speed cooling fan • Optional hydraulic reversing fan • Automatic bucket return-to-dig control • 23.8-gallon fuel tank • Extended service intervals • Ground-level service access • Redesigned cooling package with improved airflow ATTACHMENT COMPATIBILITY: • Compatible with 100+ John Deere attachments • ISO-style quick-coupler option • Quik-Tatch coupler for skid-steer attachments • Optional attachment assist (throttle lock + creep control) • Standard auxiliary hydraulics • Optional high-flow hydraulics (29 gpm) TIRE OPTIONS: • 365/70R18 Mitas EM-01 (standard) • 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce (optional) • 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL (optional) • 400/70R20 Michelin Bibload (optional) • 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded (optional) OPTIONAL FEATURES: • LED worklights (spot or flood) • Front window guard • Fire extinguisher • Premium heated air-ride seat • Engine coolant heater (110V) IDEAL APPLICATIONS: Site development, landscaping, material handling, agriculture, snow removal, utility work, municipalities, and any operation requiring exceptional maneuverability with the stability advantages of Articulation Plus™ steering in tight working spaces.