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John Deere 524K High Lift vs Volvo 1240

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 524K High Lift and the Volvo 1240. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 524K High Lift108.9 kW (146 hp)
Volvo 1240108.1 kW (145 hp)
Weight
John Deere 524K High Lift12473.8 kg (27500 lbs)
Volvo 124012700.6 kg (28000 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 524K High Lift12473.8 kg (27500 lbs)
Volvo 124012700.6 kg (28000 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 524K High LiftJohn Deere 524K High LiftWheel LoadersVolvo 1240Volvo 1240Wheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower108.9 kW (146 hp)108.1 kW (145 hp)
Weight12473.8 kg (27500 lbs)12700.6 kg (28000 lbs)
Tipping Capacity8749.8 kg (19290 lbs)8200.9 kg (18080 lbs)
Max Speed36.0 km/h (22.4 mph)41.8 km/h (26 mph)
Engine Model6068 HD70B
No Of Cylinders66
AspirationTurbocharged charge air cooled—
Displacement6784.3 cc (414 cu in.)6702.3 cc (409 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps25 amps
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Rated Speed2000 RPM2500 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1600 RPM
Net Power108.9 kW (146 hp)108.1 kW (145 hp)
Peak Torque607.4 N-m (448 lbs ft)462.1 N-m (340.8 lbs ft)
Torque Rise47 %—
Fuel Capacity325.2 l (85.9 gal)230.2 l (60.8 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity19.3 l (5.1 gal)17.0 l (4.5 gal)
Cooling Capacity23.1 l (6.1 gal)28.0 l (7.4 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity91.2 l (24.1 gal)260.1 l (68.7 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)25.4 l (6.7 gal)
Differential Front Capacity17.0 l (4.5 gal)36.3 l (9.6 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity17.0 l (4.5 gal)32.9 l (8.7 gal)
Transmission TypePower shiftPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears34
Rear Axle Oscillation24 °—
Max Speed (Forward)36.0 km/h (22.4 mph)41.8 km/h (26 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)24.1 km/h (15 mph)41.8 km/h (26 mph)
Pump typeVariable axial pistonGear
Pump Flow165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM)250.2 LPM (66.1 GPM)
Relief Pressure249.9 bar (3625 psi)137.2 bar (1990 psi)
Raise Lift Arms6.1 sec7.2 sec
Lower Lift Time3 sec5.1 sec
Bucket Dump Time1.4 sec2.8 sec
Operating Weight12473.8 kg (27500 lbs)12700.6 kg (28000 lbs)
Tipping Load8749.8 kg (19290 lbs)8200.9 kg (18080 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)2.1 m³ (2.8 cu yds)2.5 m³ (3.3 cu yds)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)1.7 m³ (2.2 cu yds)—
Bucket Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Breakout Force10155.9 kg (22390 lbs)7330.0 kg (16160 lbs)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump91.4 cm (36 in)—
Dump Clearance At Max Raise304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Turning Radius487.7 cm (192 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Wheelbase304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin426.7 cm (168 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Cab Height335.3 cm (132 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Length762.0 cm (300 in)670.6 cm (264 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Width Over Tires243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Tire Size20.5 R 2520.5-25/16 L2.L3
Gross Power—119.3 kW (160 hp)

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