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John Deere 524 P-Tier

Configuration: Z-Bar linkage, 2.1 m³ pin-on enhanced-performance bucket with bolt-on edge, Michelin 20.5R25 L-3 tires, ROPS cab, standard 5-speed, full fuel, 79 kg operator; PVS 6068 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Current successor to the 524K.

24 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 7,370 mm
BOverall height≈ 3,330 mm
CWheelbase≈ 2,930 mm
DGround clearance≈ 400 mm
EOverall width2,546 mm
FTrack gauge / tread1,952 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight13,123 kg
Published: 13,123 kg
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Z-Bar, 2.1 m³ pin-on bucket with bolt-on edge (28,931 lb).

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 7,370 mm
Published: 7.37 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket on ground.
Overall width2,546 mm
Published: 2,546 mm
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Width over tires (Michelin 20.5 R 25 L-3). Bucket width 2.55 m.
Overall height≈ 3,330 mm
Published: 3.33 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of cab.
Wheelbase≈ 2,930 mm
Published: 2.93 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread1,952 mm
Published: 1,952 mm
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tread width.
Ground clearance≈ 400 mm
Published: 0.4 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius≈ 5,000 mm
Published: 5 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Measured to centerline of outside tire.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, articulated 4WD
Published: Wheeled, articulated 4WD
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size20.5R25
Published: 20.5R25
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Michelin 1 Star L-3 XHA2.

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedJohn Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedJohn Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedJohn Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelJohn Deere PowerTech PVS 6068
Published: John Deere PowerTech PVS 6068
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V.
Net power113 kW
Published: 113 kW
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net peak power ISO 9249 at 1,800 rpm (152 hp).
Gross power120 kW
Published: 120 kW
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Gross peak power ISO 9249 at 1,800 rpm (161 hp).
Displacement6.8 L
Published: 6.8 L
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
414 cu. in.
Rated speedNot publishedJohn Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published; peak power at 1,800 rpm; pump flow rated at 2,200 rpm.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow178 L/min
Published: 178 L/min
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader and steering pump, maximum rated flow at 6895 kPa and 2,200 rpm (47 gpm).
System / relief pressure≈ 25 MPa
Published: 24,994 kPa
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
System relief, loader and steering (3,625 psi).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed40 km/h
Published: 40 km/h
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Range 5 forward, standard 5-speed, 20.5 R 25 tires (24.8 mph).
Bucket capacity2.1 m³
Published: 2.1 m³
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Heaped (2.75 yd³).
Tipping load8,955 kg
Published: 8,955 kg
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
40° full turn, no tire deflection (19,742 lb). With tire deflection 8259 kg.
Breakout / digging force≈ 109 kN
Published: 24,406 lbf
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Doc prints 11 070 kg (24,406 lb).
Dump height / clearance≈ 2,780 mm
Published: 2.78 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dump clearance, 45°, full height.
Lift / hinge-pin height≈ 3,810 mm
Published: 3.81 m
John Deere 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW524PAU (23-03), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to hinge pin, fully raised.

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