SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | John Deere 444J High Lift Wheel Loaders | Hitachi LX100S Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 88.7 kW (119 hp) | 85.8 kW (115 hp) |
| Weight | 11253.6 kg (24810 lbs) | 10623.1 kg (23420 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 7924.3 kg (17470 lbs) | 7824.5 kg (17250 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.7 km/h (23.4 mph) | 38.3 km/h (23.8 mph) |
| Engine Model | 4045 H | 6059 T |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged change air cooled | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) | 5883.0 cc (359 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | 95 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Net Power | 88.7 kW (119 hp) | 85.8 kW (115 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 515.2 N-m (380 lbs ft) | 465.0 N-m (343 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | 32 % | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 246.1 l (65 gal) | 218.0 l (57.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 98.4 l (26 gal) | 76.1 l (20.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 ° | 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 type | Variable Axial piston | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 140.1 LPM (37 GPM) | 175.3 LPM (46.3 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 248.2 bar (3600 psi) | 189.6 bar (2750 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.5 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 1.9 sec | 3.2 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.1 sec | 1.4 sec |
| Operating Weight | 11253.6 kg (24810 lbs) | 10623.1 kg (23420 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 7924.3 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 Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 7556.8 kg (16660 lbs) | 10074.3 kg (22210 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Wheelbase | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 731.5 cm (288 in) | 701.0 cm (276 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Tire Size | 17.5 R25 | 17.5 x25 |
| Width Over Tires | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
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