John Deere 624J WH User Manual
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Net engine power is with standard equipment including air
cleaner, exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test
conditions per ISO9249. No derating is required up to 5,000-ft.
(1525 m) altitude.
Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE
standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with all standard equipment, waste handler
protection package, high-lift boom, 20.5 X 25 solid rubber tires, ROPS cab, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator.
544J 624J
Engine
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Certified to EPA Tier 2 emissions
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Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C)
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Pre-cleaner
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Wet sleeve cylinder liners
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Electronically controlled fuel system
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Automatic derating when system temperatures
exceeded
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Monitor-selected high-altitude compensation
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Underhood muffler with large exhaust stack
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Underhood dual-element air cleaner with restriction
sensor
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10-micron primary fuel filter/water separator
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2-micron final fuel filter
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Heavy-duty steel fuel tank guard
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500-hour full-flow spin-on oil filter
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Polyvee drive belt with automatic tensioner
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Ether start aid (required for cold starting down to
–13°F [–25°C])
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Intake air heater (required for cold starting down to
0°F [–18°C])
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110-volt engine coolant heater (required for cold
starting below –13°F [–25°C])
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Chrome exhaust stack
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Environmentally friendly engine oil drain
Cooling
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Heavy-duty trash-resistant high-ambient cooling
package
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Two-side access to all coolers
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Cooling system isolated from engine compartment
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Proportionally controlled (cool-on-demand), hydrauli-
cally driven, swing-out fan
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Intercooler (air/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
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Transmission oil cooler (oil/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
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Hydraulic oil cooler (oil/air – 6.5 fins per in.)
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Engine radiator (7.5 fins per in.)
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Integral engine oil cooler
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Coolant recovery tank
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Fan guard
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Axle coolers (6.5 fins per in.)
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Reversing fan drive – auto control with manual
override
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Harsh-environment coolers for corrosive envi-
ronments
Power Train
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ZF torque-converter powershift transmission – 3F/3R
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Electronically controlled, adaptive, load- and speed-
dependent shift modulation
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Clutch calibration engageable from cab monitor
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Clutch cut-off – thresholds settable from switch pad
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Auto-shift/manual-shift modes
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Gear kickdown button in hydraulic-control lever
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1,000-hour transmission filter
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Integral transmission sight gauge/fill tube
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Spring-applied, hydraulically released, oil-cooled,
multi-disc park brake
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Lube-for-life U-joints
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Heavy-duty inboard planetary final drives
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Hydraulically actuated, inboard, carrier-mounted,
pressure-oil-cooled, self-adjusting, multi-disc brakes
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Top axle housing fill and dipstick port
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Front axle with hydraulic locking front and conven-
tional rear differentials
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Front and rear axles with hydraulic locking differ-
entials
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Remote-axle breathers
544J 624J
Hydraulic System
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Pressure-compensating load-sensing hydraulic
system
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In-cab adjustable automatic bucket positioner
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In-cab adjustable automatic boom height kickout
control
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In-cab adjustable automatic boom return-to-carry
control
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Reservoir sight gauge
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Spin-on hydraulic filters, vertical mounting
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Hydraulic lever lockout
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Two-function hydraulic valve with single-lever control
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Two-function hydraulic valve with two-lever finger-
tip controls and adjustable wristrest
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Three-function hydraulic valve with single-lever
control and auxiliary lever for third function
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Three-function hydraulic valve with two-lever finger-
tip controls, adjustable wristrest, and auxiliary lever
for third function
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Four-function hydraulic valve, with dual single-lever
controls
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Hydraulic conversion kits, two-to-three- and three-
to-four-function valves
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Ride control, automatic type
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Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler lock-
ing pins
Electrical
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24-volt electrical system
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Solid-state electrical power distribution system
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Batteries, high capacity (2), 12 volt with 950 CCA,
200-min. rated reserve each
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Alternator, high capacity, 80 amps and 24 volts
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Alternator trash cover
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Lights (conform to SAE J99): Driving with guards /
Turn signals and flashers / Stop and taillights
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LED heavy-duty taillights and turn signals
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Work lights, front (2) and rear (2)
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Horn, with push button in center of steering wheel
(conforms to SAE J994, J1446)
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Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994,
J1446)
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Computerized multifunction monitor
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Audible and visual warnings: Amber caution / Red
stop / Analog gauges: Engine coolant temperature,
transmission oil temperature, fuel level, hydraulic
oil temperature, engine oil pressure / Digital instru-
ments: Engine rpm, odometer, transmission gear
indicator, speedometer, hour meter / Operator warn-
ing lights: Check engine, engine oil pressure, engine
air filter restriction, battery voltage, transmission
filter restriction, brake pressure, hydraulic oil filter,
fasten seat belt, transmission fault, hydraulic oil
temperature
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Indicator lights: Park brake / Ride control / Turn
signals and warning flashers / Coupler pin discon-
nect / Engine preheater / Secondary steering /
Work lights
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Radio-ready cab: Fused 24-volt radio electrical
lead, and fused lead for optional Deere 5-amp and
10-amp voltage converters
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Built-in diagnostics: Fault code retrieval
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AM/FM/WB stereo radio
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AM/FM/WB stereo radio with cassette
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AM/FM/WB stereo radio with CD
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5-amp, 12-volt convertor with one power plug
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10-amp, 12-volt convertor with two power plugs
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Electrical corrosion-prevention package
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Strobe light wired to master electrical disconnect
switch
544J 624J
Operator’s Station
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Cab (conforms to SAE J1040C APR88): ROPS/FOPS /
Heater/defroster / Multiplane isolation mounted for
noise/vibration reduction / Front and rear windshield
washers and intermittent wipers / Tinted safety glass
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Air conditioning
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Seat belt, 3 in. (76 mm), with retractor
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Seat, deluxe cloth covered with deep foam, high
back, air suspension, adjustable for weight-height,
fore-aft position, backrest tilt, and armrest angle
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Cup holder, personal cooler holder
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Sun visor for cab
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Storage compartment for operator’s manual and
other items
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Rubber floormat
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Steering wheel, textured with spinner knob
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Tilt steering column
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Steering wheel, textured with spinner knob
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Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (1) (con-
form to SAE J985)
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Handholds and steps, ergonomically located and
slip resistant (conform to SAE J185)
Waste Handler Package
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Waste handler guards: Articulation guards / Axle seal
guards / Boom cylinder and hydraulic lines guard /
Bucket cylinder hydraulic lines, zerk, and sensor
guard / Drive-shaft guard / Extreme-duty front
loader frame cover with handles / Extreme-duty
transmission side guards / Lower boom and bucket
grease-fitting guards / Rear loader frame cover
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Cab floor-mounted lockable master electrical
disconnect switch
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Extreme-duty cab entry steps
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Extreme-duty hydraulic bottom guards (fuel tank,
loader frame, engine frame)
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Bottom guards, bolt-on, front frame and transmission
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Full-frontal cab window guard (high-visibility version
not designed to SAE J1084)
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Rear-access platforms with step, handhold, and tie-
downs
Loader Linkage
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Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to SAE
J38)
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Z-bar loader linkage
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High-lift Z-bar loader linkage
Buckets and Attachments
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Full line of Deere pin-on and hook-on buckets with
selection of bolt-on cutting edges and teeth-seg-
mented bolt-on cutting edges*
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Quick-coupler which accepts Deere and JRB
attachments
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Hydraulic control system for quick-coupler locking
pins, includes all controls in cab, lines, and valves
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Loadrite
TM
weighing system*
Tires
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20.5 X 25
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L-5 radial or bias ply
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Less wheels and tires
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Multi-piece rims
Other
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Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
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Vandal protection, includes lockable engine enclo-
sure, rear grille, and fuel fill
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Counterweight, built-in
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Drawbar, with locking pin
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Lift hooks
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Fire extinguisher
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License-plate bracket
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Secondary steering
544J / 624J WASTE HANDLERS
Key:
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Standard equipment
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Optional equipment
*See your John Deere dealer for further information.
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