John Deere 544 P-Tier wheel loader is a mid-size articulated wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of John Deere's P-Tier lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadbuilding, site development, and industrial material movement. The 544 P-Tier typically features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a loader arm and bucket system for efficient loading cycles. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are designed for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The model is used by contractors, municipalities, and material producers requiring a versatile wheel loader.
General Specifications
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
2.5–5.25 - Starting 2025
Engine Power
166 (123) - Starting 2024
Engine Power Net
166.00 hp (123.79 kw) - Starting 2025
Engine type
Deere PowerTech PSS 4045 - Starting 2026
Max Dump Height
9.20 ft (2.80 m) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight
30,520–32,827 - Starting 2025
OperatingWeight
29,943–32,353 - Starting 2026
Axles And Brakes
John Deere 544 P-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
Standard Differentials Front
Hydraulic locking - Starting 2026
Standard Differentials Rear
Conventional - Starting 2026
Tire Size Used To Measure Oscillation
20.5 R 25 - Starting 2026
Cooling
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Cooling specifications
Fan Drive Type
Hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan aft coolers - Starting 2026
Electrical And Lighting
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Electrical And Lighting specifications
Battery Capacity Per Each
950.0 CCA - Starting 2026
Battery Voltage
12.0 v - Starting 2026
Number Of Batteries
2 - Starting 2026
Standard Alternator Rating
145.0 amp - Starting 2026
System Type
24 volt with 145-amp alternator - Starting 2026
Engine
John Deere 544 P-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
Gross Peak Power
1700.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Gross Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
174.00 hp (129.75 kw) - Starting 2026
Gross Peak Torque
1600.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Gross Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
568.00 lbs ft (770.09 nm) - Starting 2026
Lubrication
Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler - Starting 2026
Manufacturer
John Deere - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power
1700.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
166.00 hp (123.79 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque
1300.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
544.00 lbs ft (737.56 nm) - Starting 2026
Net Torque Rise
47.0 % - Starting 2026
Non-Road Emission Standards
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V - Starting 2026
Rated Speed
2200.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Valves Per Cylinder
4 - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System And Steering
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Hydraulic System And Steering specifications
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time
2.2 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time (High-Lift)
2.2 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time
4.3 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time (High-Lift)
4.3 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time
6.1 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time (High-Lift)
6.1 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time
12.6 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time (High-Lift)
12.6 s - Starting 2026
Loader Controls
2-function valve, joystick control or fingertip controls, hydraulic-function enable/disable, optional 3rd- and 4th-function valve from Factory. 5th and 6th functions available by Field Kit - Starting 2026
Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM
45.00 gpm (170.33 lpm) - Starting 2026
Pump (Steering)
Power, fully hydraulic - Starting 2026
Pump Type And System (Loader And Steering)
Variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system - Starting 2026
Rated RPM
2200.0 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, twist-grip shift lever; quick-shift button on hydraulic lever - Starting 2026
System Pressure At Max Rated Flow
1000.0 psi - Starting 2026
System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering)
3970.0 psi - Starting 2026
Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire)
16.42 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Key Specs
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Key Specs specifications
Net Peak Power
1700.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
166.00 hp (123.79 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque
1300.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)
544.00 lbs ft (737.56 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter)
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter) specifications
Range 1
3.70 mph (5.95 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 2
7.40 mph (11.91 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 3
11.50 mph (18.51 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 4
17.30 mph (27.84 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 5
24.80 mph (39.91 kph) - Starting 2026
Tire Size Used To Measure Travel Speeds
20.5 R 25 - Starting 2026
Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed Without Lockup Torque Converter)
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed Without Lockup Torque Converter) specifications
Range 1
3.50 mph (5.63 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 2
7.00 mph (11.27 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 3
10.80 mph (17.38 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 4
16.20 mph (26.07 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 5
24.80 mph (39.91 kph) - Starting 2026
Tire Size Used to Measure Travel Speed
20.5 R 25 - Starting 2026
Maximum Reverse Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter)
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Maximum Reverse Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter) specifications
Range 1
3.70 mph (5.95 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 2
7.80 mph (12.55 kph) - Starting 2026
Range 3
18.30 mph (29.45 kph) - Starting 2026
Tire Size Used To Measure Travel Speeds
20.5 R 25 - Starting 2026
Serviceability
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Serviceability specifications
Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity
4.40 gal (16.65 l) - Starting 2026
Cooling System Refill Capacity
25.7 qt - Starting 2026
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Refill Capacity
16.5 qt - Starting 2026
Engine Oil With Vertical Spin-On Filter Refill Capacity
15.3 qt - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity
70.00 gal (264.95 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity
23.90 gal (90.46 l) - Starting 2026
Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity
10.0 oz. - Starting 2026
Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity
5.50 gal (20.82 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission System
John Deere 544 P-TIER Wheel Loader Transmission System specifications
Operator Interface
Steering-column or joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever; kick-down 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 4 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 P-TIER Wheel Loader Wheels And Tires specifications
Tire Size Used To Measure
20.5 R 25, 1 star L-3 XHA2 - Starting 2026
Tread Width On Standard Tires
76.80 in (195.07 cm) - Starting 2026
Width Over Tires On Standard Tires
100.20 in (254.51 cm) - Starting 2026
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