Video: John Deere's 244K & 324K Compact Wheel Loaders Features 20% Tighter Turning Radius

John Deere introduced these K-Series compact loaders in mid-2014 along with updated features including a tighter turning radius and higher tipping capacities than the J-Series predecessors

April 7, 2017

244K & 324K Compact Wheel Loaders

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Pump-free fluid exchange systems are cleaner, safer, faster and sometimes misunderstood. Bust three pump-free myths with Sage Oil Vac.

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Q&A With Caterpillar Women in Construction CTL Skills Test Winner

Kenzi Tackette, operator for Beaver Excavating in Canton, Ohio, shares her construction journey and ways to welcome more women to the industry.

Azaria Biven of Indiana, Kait Burds of Iowa and Kenzi Tackett of Ohio received awards at the first Caterpillar Women in Construction Celebration, which included operator skills competitions.

Caterpillar Hosts Women in Construction Celebration

Women heavy-equipment operators competed in construction worksite challenges at Caterpillar's first Women in Construction Celebration from March 13-14 in North Carolina.

Operators who are comfortable experience less fatigue, allowing them to not only spend more hours in the cab in a day but to be more alert while they work, increasing productivity and safety.

4 Often Overlooked CTL & SSL Comfort Features

Comfortable operators experience less fatigue, allowing them to spend more hours in the cab and be more alert while they work.

CTLs' small turning radius allows operators to navigate tight spaces easily.

Back to Basics: Compact Track Loaders as a Rental Choice

The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.

Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 ft., 2 in. (4.66 m) and reach of up to 9 ft., 9 in. (3 m).

Mecalac to Unveil AT1050 Telescopic Wheel Loader

Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 ft., 2 in. (4.66 m) and reach of up to 9 ft., 9 in. (3 m).

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

A quality diagnostic tool is key for a smooth repair process. With the right tool, technicians have support in making comprehensive repair decisions.

The 47.6-hp V7 compact wheel loader's compact design, intuitive controls and high travel speeds support performance for operators in landscaping, rental, municipalities, snow removal and other applications.

Yanmar Launches V7 Compact Wheel Loader

The 47.6-hp V7 compact wheel loader's compact design, intuitive controls and high travel speeds support performance for operators in landscaping, rental, municipalities, snow removal and other applications.

The dump truck and wheel loader are connected through Connected Load Out.

Automation & Machine Control in Wheel Loader & Dumping Applications

Automation and machine control are useful technological advancements for the construction job site. This assistance technology is trending in wheel loaders and dump trucks.

Medium-sized wheel loaders are an ideal choice when you need fast cycle times, lifting capacity and maneuverability.

Wheel Loader Selection Tips

Proper arm configuration, comfort, visibility, safety, productivity features, payload weighing systems and serviceability all play parts in wheel loader performance.

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Nothing Better Than a Wheel Loader: Tech Advancements for Better Jobsite Productivity

Improved visibility, power and operator comfort are only a few of the many upgrades to the most recent wheel loader models.

With a standard bucket capacity of 1.2 cu. yd. and 10.5 ft. of lift height, the L95 is capable of material handling and other jobs that require maneuverability.

Bobcat Offers L95 Compact Wheel Loader

With a standard bucket capacity of 1.2 cu. yd. and 10.5 ft. of lift height, the L95 is capable of material handling and other jobs that require maneuverability.

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

A quality diagnostic tool is key for a smooth repair process. With the right tool, technicians have support in making comprehensive repair decisions.

This new line consists of five small articulated loader models: the ML12, ML12T, ML15, ML22X and ML23.

New Holland Announces ML Series Small Articulated Loaders

This new line consists of five small articulated loader models: the ML12, ML12T, ML15, ML22X and ML23.

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CASE Announces New Mini Track Loaders and Small Articulated Loaders

The new construction machines include the TL100 mini track loader and six small articulated loader models.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 10: Why Implement Compact Technology into My Operations?

Compaction technology benefits contractors who move, grade and compact materials to specified moisture and density levels.

Powered by a Cat C15 engine, the new 988 GC offers up to 670 tonnes/hour (740 tons/hour) performance in shot rock truck loading applications and up to 527 tonnes/hour (581 tons/hour) for load-and-carry operations.

Caterpillar Launches 988 GC Wheel Loader

Powered by a Cat C15 engine, the new 988 GC offers up to 670 tonnes/hour (740 tons/hour) performance in shot rock truck loading applications and up to 527 tonnes/hour (581 tons/hour) for load-and-carry operations.

Powered by a Yanmar 4TNV86CT four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, the wheel loaders are designed to meet the demands of construction, landscaping and rental applications.

Yanmar Releases V7/V7-HW Wheel Loaders

Powered by a Yanmar 4TNV86CT four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, the wheel loaders are designed to meet the demands of construction, landscaping and rental applications.

The DEVELON DL320-7 wheel loader is part of the next-generation -7 Series lineup, featuring upgrades such as increased bucket capacity, redesigned cab with first-class comfort features and fuel-saving technologies.

DEVELON DL320-7 Wheel Loader

The dash 7 Series model features the new all-around view monitor camera system option.

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More New Equipment & Tech from the Construction Industry’s Super Bowl

Even after CONEXPO, the NEW just seems to keep coming in 2023!

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Equipment Today Editor Drives New Mecalac MCL2

The MCL series includes two small machines with 25-horsepower engines and two larger machines with 49-horsepower engines.

New technologies including the Transparent Bucket, around view monitor (AVM) camera system and object detection are offered as standard on all next-generation machines, from the DL200-7 through the DL580-7.

DEVELON Introduces New Technologies for 7-series Wheel Loaders

New technologies including the Transparent Bucket, around view monitor (AVM) camera system and object detection are offered as standard on all next-generation machines, from the DL200-7 through the DL580-7.

The new compact loader models include: MCL2, MCL4, MCL4+, MCL6, MCL6+ and MCL8.

Mecalac Introduces Multifunctional Compact Loader Series

The new compact loader models include: MCL2, MCL4, MCL4+, MCL6, MCL6+ and MCL8.

The new P-Tier compact wheel loaders will carry over all L-Series capabilities and will introduce new features, including standard ride control in base models and optional factory-installed features, including an auto-reversing fan option.

John Deere Moves 244L, 324L and 344L CWLs to P-tier

The new P-Tier compact wheel loaders will carry over all L-Series capabilities and will introduce new features, including standard ride control in base models and optional factory-installed features, including an auto-reversing fan option.

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