When we say big, it's not size we're talking about.

Big in performance thanks to four independent drive motors delivering increased traction.
Big in sustainability with capacity to reduce carbon output by 900 tonnes over 30,000 hours.
Burning 13% less fuel and 40-50% lower rebuild cost makes the 944 really big on efficiency.
And with over 5million hours logged on E-Drive loaders, our new 944 is big in reliability.

At John Deere, we've been building some of the world's best wheel loaders for over 50years, so we know what it takes to deliver on big!

Contact your Deere dealer today to find out just how big a deal the 944 X-Tier Hybrid Wheel Loader really is.

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Customer Story – Winter Brothers

Winter Brothers quarry a unique lignite free sand deposit in the Meramac River, requiring more load and carry and making wheel loaders vital to their operation.

"The 944K is a true four-wheel drive, which means we can get a full bucket every time, and it's fewer passes to load each truck…even if it's one less pass per truck by the end of the day, it adds up."

Jerry Gunter – Winter Brothers Material Company, Plant Manager.

1. The 944 X-Tier burns 13% less fuel over conventional drive loaders in V-pattern truck loading and load and carry applications that are common on aggregates sites. This translates in up to 31 kgs less of CO2 being emitted per hour compared to a traditional drive machine within this size class translating into 930,000 kgs less of C02 emitted over 30,000 hours.

2. The E-Drive system also helps prevent excessive tyre spin, with the machine needing four fewer tyre changes over its life.

3. Since the 944 X-Tier does not contain major components like axles and a transmission, those components will not need to be rebuilt or replaced like on a conventional-drive loader. A Mid-life event for this loader within the 18,000– 20,000-hour range costs approximately 40–50-percent less than rebuilding a traditional-drive machine.

4. Yearly inspection required.

5. Combined hours for 644 & 944 Diesel Electric Drivetrain.