SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 444K vs Michigan 55C-I
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 444K and the Michigan 55C-I. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 444K95.4 kW (128 hp)
Michigan 55C-I89.5 kW (120 hp)
Weight
John Deere 444K12074.6 kg (26620 lbs)
Michigan 55C-I11280.8 kg (24870 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 444K12074.6 kg (26620 lbs)
Michigan 55C-I11280.8 kg (24870 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 444K Wheel Loaders | Michigan 55C-I Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 95.4 kW (128 hp) | 89.5 kW (120 hp) |
| Weight | 12074.6 kg (26620 lbs) | 11280.8 kg (24870 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 7230.3 kg (15940 lbs) | 7692.9 kg (16960 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph) | 30.1 km/h (18.7 mph) |
| Engine Model | E4045H | OM 366 |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged charge air cooled | Naturally |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) | 3841.1 cc (234.4 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Net Power | 95.4 kW (128 hp) | 89.5 kW (120 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 515.2 N-m (380 lbs ft) | 372.0 N-m (274.4 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | 32 % | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 242.3 l (64 gal) | 155.2 l (41 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 91.2 l (24.1 gal) | 155.2 l (41 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | 26.1 l (6.9 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | 11.4 l (3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | 11.4 l (3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Clark |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph) | 30.1 km/h (18.7 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 25.4 km/h (15.8 mph) | 30.1 km/h (18.7 mph) |
| Pump type | Variable axial piston | — |
| Pump Flow | 140.1 LPM (37 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 248.2 bar (3600 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.9 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 1.9 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.1 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 12074.6 kg (26620 lbs) | 11280.8 kg (24870 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 7230.3 kg (15940 lbs) | 7692.9 kg (16960 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 1.9 m³ (2.5 cu yds) | 1.5 m³ (2 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yds) | 1.3 m³ (1.7 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Breakout Force | 6055.5 kg (13350 lbs) | 9094.5 kg (20050 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Wheelbase | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 701.0 cm (276 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Tire Size | 17.5 R 25 | 17.5-25 |
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