My next project

No, its not an Oliver, it is that "ahem" other green, or actually yellow. Found this at an auction and couldnt pass it up. Its kinda rough, but I figure I will get it going again.

Any one know anything about a 444 JD wheel loader??

I think the tires are kinda small for the loader, may look into some bigger tires and rims down the road.

Any advice on this thing??

Seriously, that looks like, just the ticket, for cleaning the turkey litter. Anything's better than a shovel, right?

Nice find.
Myron KY

Hmmmmm 329 ci deere, 359 ci Cummins..... . I think it might fit.....

I get that beast running it will be a real trick for loading litter spreaders at the poultry house. It has a lot of work to be done to it first though.

What do ya think Myron, would it look good in Meadow Green and Clover White???? Call it an 1844 Oliver loader????

I am hoping to pull the head and replace the head gasket and check the engine out a little and see if I can save it or if I have to replace it.

I imagine I will try to get another Deere engine for it if I need to replace it. Does the 404 and the 329 interchange??? Just wondering.....

• Shep's World

Skillet headache easing down any? ";^)

Myron KY

I "think" the tires are a 19 X 24, I looked at them, but Im not sure. The rims are pretty shot too, so I was thinking if I could find some tires and rims off a 544 or something that would be taller it would help the loader a lot. Corse I guess I should get it running first. Need to find some new filters and oil for it this week and then try to start it and see what works and what doesnt.

Probably be a while before I get this one up and running on the farm.

• Shep's World

From what I know it has a blown head gasket, but the engine is "supposed" to run good, we shall see on that one, and it had an electrical fire that took out most of the wiring and gauges. Other than that, it is supposed to be in good shape. I will try to change the fluids and see if it will start sometime.

All i know is that it is a 444, no letter that I can tell. The book I got with it says 1976 but who knows. Cant find the serial plate on the darn thing to get a serial number yet, guess that is the next task.

Outta be a great loader for moving turkey litter or digging a hole. See what happens :-)

I have to agree those tires do look mighty small, perhaps lower center of gravity for big bucket loads? I know nothing of JD so can't help there.

PS - Got me a secret I will let y'all in on come Wednesday. Being Ma's Day I ain't sposed to be doing tractor stuff. Gotta run b4 that skillet comes winging by again.