John Deere has launched its new lineup of large wheel loaders as part of its ‘Performance Tiering Strategy.’
Now available in the US and Canada, the 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, 844 P-tier and the new 904 P-tier—showcased at World of Asphalt—have been designed to offer advanced productivity features, increased job-site reliability, optimal operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to help improve machine uptime.
“Whether the machines are working at the face or loading trucks, John Deere customers can be confident that the P-tier machines will provide exceptional performance all day – even in the most rugged applications,” said Luke Gribble, solutions marketing manager, John Deere. ”Building upon the improvements introduced on the L-series loaders in 2019, the P-tier models incorporate even more technology advancements, providing our customers with a line of dependable and strong wheel loaders to meet the demands of the aggregates industry.”
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According to John Deere, the 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, and 844 P-tier wheel loaders feature reliable components like durable axles and high-performing transmission capabilities, which help to boost overall machine efficiency.
To improve machine performance while heading into piles, all P-tier loaders include a standard lockup torque converter that adds additional torque during operation and increases shift quality.
In addition, the 744 P-tier and 824 P-tier models feature ground-level servicing, including a remote engine oil dipstick and improved electrical and hydraulic routing, improving serviceability and, ultimately, increasing uptime.
John Deere redesigned the cab of these new loaders, giving the operator more space and as well as enhanced visibility. Additional features that look to improve operator comfort and performance include adjustable seats with heat and ventilation and an upgraded HVAC system.
With the base models of all of John Deere’s P-tier wheel loaders come a variety of features aimed to increase performance.
For example, high-capacity, heavy-duty axles with standard axle cooling filtration deliver durability in difficult conditions compared to previous models.
Also, the electrohydraulic (EH) controls—with multifunction programmable buttons—offer a high level of operator comfort, while the material-handling buckets with integrated spill guards and curved side cutters make for intuitive operation.
All P-tier Wheel Loader models also include technology options such as John Deere’s Advanced Vision System and Advanced Obstacle Detection System, which the company designed to improve visibility and increase situational awareness.
Furthermore, the new higher-resolution digital cameras, dedicated display and escalating audible alerts can inform operators when obstacles are in the path of their machine. This feature also overlays a projected vehicle reversible path within the same dedicated monitor.
As with all of the wheel loaders that John Deere has released under its Performance Tiering Strategy, JDLink connectivity is offered as a standard feature on these models, enabling machine communications and remote support from dealers.
