At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.
Working Range
Measurement basis: 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-loaders/john-deere/244-p-tier/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- P-Tier; official brochure MW244PAU (23-05)
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- John Deere 244 P-Tier
- Generation / record
- P-Tier; official brochure MW244PAU (23-05)
- Product status
- Current manufacturer catalogue — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Length, Bucket on Ground | 17 ft 9 in | 5.41 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Height to Top of Cab | 9 ft 0 in | 2.75 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Ground Clearance | 11 in | 285 mm | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Wheelbase | 7 ft 1 in | 2.15 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised | 10 ft 7 in | 3.22 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Dump Clearance, 40-deg. Full Height | 8 ft 3 in | 2.52 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Reach, 40-deg. Dump, Full Height | 2 ft 8 in | 810 mm | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Bucket Width | 6 ft 3 in | 1.90 m | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Capacity, Heaped (SAE) | 1.0 yd³ | 0.8 m³ | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Width over tires | 6 ft 4 in | 1,920 mm | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Operating Weight | 12,258 lb | 5,560 kg | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
What the specifications mean
The published 244 P-Tier values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Lift configuration | 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator. | P-Tier; official brochure MW244PAU (23-05)United States / North American reference |
| Bucket & coupler | Bucket and coupler options alter overall length, dump clearance and reach. | P-Tier; official brochure MW244PAU (23-05)United States / North American reference |
| Tires, ballast & technology | Tire selection changes width, height and ground clearance; listed working ranges apply to the identified linkage. | P-Tier; official brochure MW244PAU (23-05)United States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 244 P-Tier inspection priorities
- Check centre articulation, steering cylinders, oscillation points and driveline play.
- Inspect matched tires and load the lift, tilt and coupler hydraulics.
- Verify payload, ride-control and technology systems only when installed.
- Match the 244 P-Tier model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Tires, fuel, bucket wear and cycle duty dominate many loader cost profiles.
- High-lift arms, couplers and application packages change repair exposure.
- Payload planning must use material density and the fitted bucket.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Loader buckets, forks and grapples
Verify coupler interface, attachment weight, load centre, hydraulics.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: 244 P-Tier — standard linkage, ISO quick-coupler, 0.8 m³ GP bucket with bolt-on edge, standard 365/70R18 Mitas EM01 tires, cab, full fuel and 79 kg operator.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.244 P-Tier official technical brochure
United States · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified