SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 744E vs Caterpillar 962M
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 744E and the Caterpillar 962M. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 744E186.4 kW (250 hp)
Caterpillar 962M186.4 kW (250 hp)
Weight
John Deere 744E21005.8 kg (46310 lbs)
Caterpillar 962M20225.7 kg (44590 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 744E21005.8 kg (46310 lbs)
Caterpillar 962M20225.7 kg (44590 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 744E Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 186.4 kW (250 hp) | 186.4 kW (250 hp) |
| Weight | 21005.8 kg (46310 lbs) | 20225.7 kg (44590 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 15313.3 kg (33760 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 41.5 km/h (25.8 mph) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) |
| Engine Model | 6101 AT | Cat? C7.1 ACERT? |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with Aftercooler | — |
| Displacement | 10143.6 cc (619 cu in.) | 7013.7 cc (428 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2000 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1700 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 186.4 kW (250 hp) | 186.4 kW (250 hp) |
| Gross Power | 193.9 kW (260 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 1016.9 N-m (750 lbs ft) | — |
| Torque Rise | 34 % | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 329.3 l (87 gal) | 274.8 l (72.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 161.3 l (42.6 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 33.3 l (8.8 gal) | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 41.5 km/h (25.8 mph) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 45.1 km/h (28 mph) | 25.7 km/h (16 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | — |
| Pump Flow | 310.4 LPM (82 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 215.7 bar (3129 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.4 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.5 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 21005.8 kg (46310 lbs) | 20225.7 kg (44590 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 15313.3 kg (33760 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.8 m³ (5 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 19259.5 kg (42460 lbs) | 19273.1 kg (42490 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 792.5 cm (312 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 23.5-25 | — |
| Emissions | — | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Stroke | — | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) |
| Bore | — | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) |
| Crankcase | — | 22.0 l (5.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | — | 124.9 l (33 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards |
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