2026 John Deere 244K-II

Productive, compact, and ready for anything.
Need a compact loader to get big results? Step up to the heavy-lifting 244K-II and 324K, including the new 324K High-Lift. These versatile machines combine outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach, and stability to tackle tasks other machines can’t. Oscillating stereo steering delivers a smooth turning radius that’s up to 17-percent tighter than comparable loaders — for faster cycle times and better material retention over rough terrain. Add spacious cabs and improved uptime from sealed electrical connections, more durable axles, and extended service intervals, and you’ve got multipurpose machines that are ready, able, and willing to take on whatever work you’ve got.

Run in some pretty tight circles.
Navigating crowded jobsites often isn’t easy. While other machines are frequently forced into three-point turns (or worse), the oscillating stereo steering of the nimble 244K-II and 324K Loaders allows a tight turning radius (3.51 m [138 in.] for the 244K-II and 3.78 m [149 in.] for the 324K) for optimized maneuverability. Delivers higher tipping load capacities, too. What’s more, the hydrostatic drivetrain’s infinitely variable range lets you precisely match travel speed to the work at hand. So you can inch ahead while maintaining full hydraulic power. Or max out at a quick 30 km/h (19 mph) for the 244K-II and 28 km/h (17 mph) for the 324K. Move more materials, more quickly, and more efficiently. Without running yourself ragged.