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John Deere 724J High Lift vs Kawasaki 85ZA

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 724J High Lift and the Kawasaki 85ZA. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 724J High Lift160.3 kW (215 hp)
Kawasaki 85ZA161.1 kW (216 hp)
Weight
John Deere 724J High Lift18447.6 kg (40670 lbs)
Kawasaki 85ZA19799.3 kg (43650 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 724J High Lift18447.6 kg (40670 lbs)
Kawasaki 85ZA19799.3 kg (43650 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 724J High LiftJohn Deere 724J High LiftWheel LoadersKawasaki 85ZAKawasaki 85ZAWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower160.3 kW (215 hp)161.1 kW (216 hp)
Weight18447.6 kg (40670 lbs)19799.3 kg (43650 lbs)
Tipping Capacity12442.0 kg (27430 lbs)—
Max Speed35.4 km/h (22 mph)34.1 km/h (21.2 mph)
Engine Model6081 hPE6T34
No Of Cylinders6—
AspirationTurbocharged charge air cooledTurbocharged
Displacement8128.0 cc (496 cu in.)11670.9 cc (712.2 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps—
Operating Voltage24 V—
Rated Speed2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Speed1300 RPM—
Net Power160.3 kW (215 hp)161.1 kW (216 hp)
Peak Torque1037.2 N-m (765 lbs ft)—
Torque Rise49 %—
Fuel Capacity378.5 l (100 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity25.4 l (6.7 gal)—
Cooling Capacity31.0 l (8.2 gal)—
Hydraulic System Capacity117.3 l (31 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity26.1 l (6.9 gal)—
Differential Front Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)—
Differential Rear Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)—
Transmission TypePower shift—
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears34
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °—
Max Speed (Forward)35.4 km/h (22 mph)34.1 km/h (21.2 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)24.9 km/h (15.5 mph)34.8 km/h (21.6 mph)
Pump typeVariable axial piston—
Pump Flow280.1 LPM (74 GPM)—
Relief Pressure248.2 bar (3600 psi)—
Raise Lift Arms6 sec6.3 sec
Lower Lift Time3 sec3.5 sec
Bucket Dump Time1.2 sec1.4 sec
Operating Weight18447.6 kg (40670 lbs)19799.3 kg (43650 lbs)
Tipping Load12442.0 kg (27430 lbs)—
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)3.4 m³ (4.5 cu yds)3.8 m³ (5 cu yds)
Bucket Width3474.7 cm (1368 in)—
Breakout Force13884.5 kg (30610 lbs)1891.5 kg (4170 lbs)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise335.3 cm (132 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Turning Radius548.6 cm (216 in)670.6 cm (264 in)
Wheelbase304.8 cm (120 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin457.2 cm (180 in)—
Cab Height335.3 cm (132 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Overall Length853.4 cm (336 in)792.5 cm (312 in)
Ground Clearance548.6 cm (216 in)—
Width Over Tires3322.3 cm (1308 in)—
Tire Size23.5 R25L3 (26.5-25-20PR)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)—3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump—121.9 cm (48 in)

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