John Deere Unveils Three New Additions to its K-Series-II Wheel Loader Lineup

The 844K-II (above) is LOADRITE L2180 payload scale ready.
The 844K-II (above) is LOADRITE L2180 payload scale ready.

According to a recent company news release, John Deere has introduced three updated models to the K-Series Four-Wheel Drive Wheel Loader lineup, each designed to meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards while bringing added durability, productivity, and increased uptime to the jobsite.

The 744K-II, 824K-II, and 844K-II’s diesel engines meet emission regulations without sacrificing torque and the machines also come equipped with larger, higher-capacity Teammate V Axles, brake reactors and automatic self-adjustors, and remote battery terminals for faster and easier jump-starting.

John Chesterman, product marketing manager for production size wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry, said in the release, "Advancements to the K-Series-II loaders came from the brightest minds in the industry – our Customer Advocate Group. Armed with insights from loader owners and operators, we equipped these material movers with a Final Tier 4 solution and more robust axles, all of which is supported by the advanced diagnostics of Ultimate Uptime featuring John Deere WorkSight.”

In addition to the features already mentioned above, the 744K-II, 824K-II and 844K-II are LOADRITE L2180 ready, which not only provides operators on-board payload data, but is integrated into JDLink Ultimate for remote viewing and analysis. All of John Deere’s wheel loaders come standard with John Deere WorkSight, a comprehensive suite of technology designed to simplify the day’s work on the jobsite.

With the introduction of these three new models, John Deere continues to show a commitment to their customers, providing them with enhancements to existing product lineups that aim to simplify life on the jobsite.