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John Deere Construction & Forestry - 524K-II Wheel Loaders

Built on the highly reliable platform of their predecessors, these models are loaded with even more customer-inspired productivity-and uptime-increasing features. John Deere PowerTech™ EPT Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV diesels provide generous displacement, power, and lugging ability. Daily checks and maintenance access are even easier. And all new K-Series-II Loaders come with a standard five-speed transmission, a new adaptive clutch cutoff, and new axles with brake retractors that will improve productivity while providing up to 10-percent fuel savings compared to previous K-Series models.

Specs

Key Specifications
Net Power 97 kW (130 hp)
Bucket Capacity 1.9-3.4 m³ (2.5 – 4.5 cu. yd.)
Operating Weight 12 668 kg (19,974 lb.)
Breakout Force 9060 kg (19,974 lb.)