SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | John Deere 524K High Lift Wheel Loaders | Volvo 1240 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 108.9 kW (146 hp) | 108.1 kW (145 hp) |
| Weight | 12473.8 kg (27500 lbs) | 12700.6 kg (28000 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 8749.8 kg (19290 lbs) | 8200.9 kg (18080 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph) | 41.8 km/h (26 mph) |
| Engine Model | 6068 H | D70B |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged charge air cooled | — |
| Displacement | 6784.3 cc (414 cu in.) | 6702.3 cc (409 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | 25 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Net Power | 108.9 kW (146 hp) | 108.1 kW (145 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 607.4 N-m (448 lbs ft) | 462.1 N-m (340.8 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | 47 % | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 325.2 l (85.9 gal) | 230.2 l (60.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 23.1 l (6.1 gal) | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 91.2 l (24.1 gal) | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | 36.3 l (9.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | 32.9 l (8.7 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 ° | — |
| 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 type | Variable axial piston | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM) | 250.2 LPM (66.1 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 249.9 bar (3625 psi) | 137.2 bar (1990 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.1 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3 sec | 5.1 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.4 sec | 2.8 sec |
| Operating Weight | 12473.8 kg (27500 lbs) | 12700.6 kg (28000 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 8749.8 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 Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Breakout Force | 10155.9 kg (22390 lbs) | 7330.0 kg (16160 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Turning Radius | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Wheelbase | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 762.0 cm (300 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 | 20.5 R 25 | 20.5-25/16 L2.L3 |
| Gross Power | — | 119.3 kW (160 hp) |
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