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John Deere 444J High Lift vs Hitachi LX100S

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 444J High Lift and the Hitachi LX100S. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 444J High Lift88.7 kW (119 hp)
Hitachi LX100S85.8 kW (115 hp)
Weight
John Deere 444J High Lift11253.6 kg (24810 lbs)
Hitachi LX100S10623.1 kg (23420 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 444J High Lift11253.6 kg (24810 lbs)
Hitachi LX100S10623.1 kg (23420 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 444J High LiftJohn Deere 444J High LiftWheel LoadersHitachi LX100SHitachi LX100SWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower88.7 kW (119 hp)85.8 kW (115 hp)
Weight11253.6 kg (24810 lbs)10623.1 kg (23420 lbs)
Tipping Capacity7924.3 kg (17470 lbs)7824.5 kg (17250 lbs)
Max Speed37.7 km/h (23.4 mph)38.3 km/h (23.8 mph)
Engine Model4045 H6059 T
No Of Cylinders46
AspirationTurbocharged change air cooledTurbocharged
Displacement4522.8 cc (276 cu in.)5883.0 cc (359 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps95 amps
Operating Voltage24 V12 V
Rated Speed2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Speed1400 RPM1500 RPM
Net Power88.7 kW (119 hp)85.8 kW (115 hp)
Peak Torque515.2 N-m (380 lbs ft)465.0 N-m (343 lbs ft)
Torque Rise32 %—
Fuel Capacity246.1 l (65 gal)218.0 l (57.6 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity17.8 l (4.7 gal)17.0 l (4.5 gal)
Cooling Capacity19.3 l (5.1 gal)24.2 l (6.4 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity98.4 l (26 gal)76.1 l (20.1 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)9.8 l (2.6 gal)
Differential Front Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Transmission TypeHydrostaticPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears33
Rear Axle Oscillation24 °22 °
Max Speed (Forward)37.7 km/h (23.4 mph)38.3 km/h (23.8 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)25.3 km/h (15.7 mph)27.2 km/h (16.9 mph)
Pump typeVariable Axial pistonGear
Pump Flow140.1 LPM (37 GPM)175.3 LPM (46.3 GPM)
Relief Pressure248.2 bar (3600 psi)189.6 bar (2750 psi)
Raise Lift Arms5.5 sec5.8 sec
Lower Lift Time1.9 sec3.2 sec
Bucket Dump Time1.1 sec1.4 sec
Operating Weight11253.6 kg (24810 lbs)10623.1 kg (23420 lbs)
Tipping Load7924.3 kg (17470 lbs)7824.5 kg (17250 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)1.9 m³ (2.5 cu yds)1.9 m³ (2.5 cu yds)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yds)1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yds)
Bucket Width243.8 cm (96 in)—
Breakout Force7556.8 kg (16660 lbs)10074.3 kg (22210 lbs)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump91.4 cm (36 in)121.9 cm (48 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise304.8 cm (120 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Turning Radius487.7 cm (192 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Wheelbase274.3 cm (108 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin396.2 cm (156 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Cab Height304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Length731.5 cm (288 in)701.0 cm (276 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Tire Size17.5 R2517.5 x25
Width Over Tires—243.8 cm (96 in)

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