SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 744H High Lift vs Caterpillar 966G Series II
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 744H High Lift and the Caterpillar 966G Series II. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 744H High Lift193.9 kW (260 hp)
Caterpillar 966G Series II193.1 kW (259 hp)
Weight
John Deere 744H High Lift23260.2 kg (51280 lbs)
Caterpillar 966G Series II22861.0 kg (50400 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 744H High Lift23260.2 kg (51280 lbs)
Caterpillar 966G Series II22861.0 kg (50400 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 744H High Lift Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 966G Series II Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 193.9 kW (260 hp) | 193.1 kW (259 hp) |
| Weight | 23260.2 kg (51280 lbs) | 22861.0 kg (50400 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 13530.6 kg (29830 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) | 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | 6125 A | Caterpillar 3176C with ATAAC |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and Aftercooled | — |
| Displacement | 12552.5 cc (766 cu in.) | 10307.5 cc (629 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 55 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2000 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 193.9 kW (260 hp) | 193.1 kW (259 hp) |
| Gross Power | 211.0 kW (283 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 1278.5 N-m (943 lbs ft) | — |
| Torque Rise | 45 % | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 431.5 l (114 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) | 79.5 l (21 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 143.8 l (38 gal) | 208.2 l (55 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 49.2 l (13 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 46.2 l (12.2 gal) | 64.4 l (17 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 46.2 l (12.2 gal) | 64.4 l (17 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) | 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) | 24.6 km/h (15.3 mph) |
| Pump type | Piston pump | — |
| Pump Flow | 393.7 LPM (104 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 220.6 bar (3200 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.6 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 3 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 23260.2 kg (51280 lbs) | 22861.0 kg (50400 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 13530.6 kg (29830 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.1 m³ (5.3 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.8 m³ (5 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 17154.8 kg (37820 lbs) | — |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 152.4 cm (60 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 914.4 cm (360 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 26.5-25 | — |
| Stroke | — | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Bore | — | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Crankcase | — | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | — | 140.1 l (37 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Meets required standards. |
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