John Deere 544 G-Tier wheel loader is a mid-size construction machine designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site support applications. It is part of John Deere's G-Tier lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, construction sites, landscaping operations, and municipal work. The 544 G-Tier typically features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and bucket functions, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. As a wheel loader, it is built for moving bulk materials such as soil, gravel, sand, and debris. Specifications may vary by configuration, attachment, and market.
General Specifications
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
2.75–3.00 - Starting 2025
Engine Power
166 (124) - Starting 2024
Engine Power Net
168.00 hp (125.28 kw) - Starting 2025
Engine type
Deere PowerTech PSS 4045 - Starting 2026
Max Dump Height
9.30 ft (2.83 m) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight
28,646–29,886 - Starting 2025
OperatingWeight
28,646–29,886 - Starting 2026
Axles And Brakes
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Axles And Brakes specifications
Automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, driveline mounted, sealed wet multi disc - Starting 2026
Rear Axle Oscillation, Distance Each Direction
12.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop To Stop
24.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Service Brakes (ISO 3450)
Hydraulically actuated, spring retracted, self-adjusting, inboard sun-shaft mounted, oil cooled, single disc - Starting 2026
Tire Size Used To Measure Oscillation
20.5 R 25 - Starting 2026
Cooling
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Cooling specifications
Fan Drive Type
Hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan forward of coolers - Starting 2026
Electrical And Lighting
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Electrical And Lighting specifications
Battery Capacity Per Each
950.0 CCA - Starting 2026
Battery Voltage
12.0 v - Starting 2026
System Type
24 volt with 100-amp alternator - Starting 2026
Engine
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air Cleaner
Under-hood, dual-element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service - Starting 2026
Aspiration
Turbocharged, charge air cooled - Starting 2026
Cylinders
4 - Starting 2026
Displacement
276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Fuel System (Electronically Controlled)
High-pressure common rail - Starting 2026
Lubrication
Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler - Starting 2026
Manufacturer
John Deere - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power
1800.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
168.00 hp (125.28 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque
1100.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
513.00 lbs ft (695.53 nm) - Starting 2026
Net Torque Rise
40.0 % - Starting 2026
Non-Road Emission Standards
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V - Starting 2026
Valves Per Cylinder
4 - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System And Steering
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Hydraulic System And Steering specifications
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time
1.3 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time
3.4 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time
5.8 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time
10.5 s - Starting 2026
Loader Controls
2-function valve; joystick control or fingertip controls (field kit); hydraulic-function enable/disable; optional 3rd- and 4th-function valve with auxiliary lever - Starting 2026
Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM
50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm) - Starting 2026
Pump Type And System (Loader And Steering)
Variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system - Starting 2026
Rated RPM
2350.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Steering Articulation Angle Each Direction
40.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Steering Articulation Full Arc Angle
80.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Steering Type (ISO 5010)
Steering-column mounted - Starting 2026
System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering)
3650.0 psi - Starting 2026
Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire)
16.4 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Key Specs
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Key Specs specifications
Net Peak Power
1800.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
168.00 hp (125.28 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque
1100.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
513.00 lbs ft (695.53 nm) - Starting 2026
Serviceability
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Serviceability specifications
Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity
3.97 gal (15.03 l) - Starting 2026
Cooling System Refill Capacity
30.2 qt - Starting 2026
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Refill Capacity
15.3 qt - Starting 2026
Engine Oil With Vertical Spin-On Filter Refill Capacity
20.0 qt - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity
75.80 gal (286.90 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity
22.70 gal (85.92 l) - Starting 2026
Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity
10.0 oz. - Starting 2026
Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity
19.00 gal (71.92 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission System
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Transmission System specifications
Operator Interface
Joystick-mounted F-N-R; Quick-Shift button on hydraulic lever - Starting 2026
Shift Control
Electronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent - Starting 2026
Shift Modes
Manual/auto (1st–D or 2nd–D); Quick-Shift button with 2 selectable modes: kick-down or kick-up/down; and 3 adjustable clutch cutoff settings - Starting 2026
Torque Converter
Single stage, single phase - Starting 2026
Type
Countershaft-type PowerShift™ - Starting 2026
Wheels And Tires
John Deere 544 G-Tier Wheel Loader Wheels And Tires specifications
Tire Size Used To Measure
Advance 20.5 R25, 2 Stars L-3 - Starting 2026
Tread Width On Standard Tires
76.80 in (195.07 cm) - Starting 2026
Width Over Tires On Standard Tires
96.90 in (246.13 cm) - Starting 2026
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