John Deere announced on June 25 that it had made updates to its K-Series wheel loader lineup to comply with Final Tier 4 emissions standards. The 444K, 524K and 544K are utility-class wheel loaders designed for jobs that require additional agility. The updates to the K-Series are meant to better meet the standards of today’s operators.
Chris Cline, product marketing manager for utility wheel loaders at John Deere Construction & Forestry, said about the updates, "The goal in updating our K-Series utility wheel loaders was to build upon the reliable platform of the previous models, while offering more customer-inspired productivity features to increase uptime, including easier daily checks and maintenance access and the ability to work in all areas -- regardless of air quality conditions."
John Deere PowerTech EPA Final Tier 4 diesel engines allow operators to work on all types of terrain. In addition to providing a large amount of torque, the K-Series machines maintain boom and bucket speed in and out of the pile, even in wet conditions.
The K-Series loaders have excavator-style hydraulics as well. This means that they can sense the load and work more smoothly. Their PowerShift torque-converter transmission also has Smart-Shift technology, which gauges speed and load conditions.
"Whether you are a road builder, site developer, landscaper, or running a cattle or dairy operation, the new utility loaders provide best in class stability and hydraulic controls, maximum uptime, and unmatched serviceability,” Cline continued. “Our customers can do more with these machines."
If you’re in the market for a K-Series wheel loader, you can visit MachineFinder or speak to your local John Deere dealer.