John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 544 ➔

The John Deere 544 is a wheel loader used in construction, material handling, and site preparation applications. It is part of John Deere's mid-size loader lineup and is designed for loading, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving work. The 544 typically features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel engine matched to hydraulic lift and breakout performance. Common uses include aggregate yards, roadwork, landscaping, and municipal operations. Variants and specifications may differ by model year and configuration, including cab options, tire sizes, transmission type, and attachment compatibility. The 544 is recognized as a versatile wheel loader in heavy equipment fleets.

Bucket

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	25,000.00 lbs (11,339.82 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	1.50 cu yd (1.15 cu m)
Bucket Width	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.90 ft (2.71 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Wheelbase	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Width Over Tires	7.40 ft (2.26 m)

Engine

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Natural
Displacement	303.00 cu in (4,965.29 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 ACERT
Gross Power	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Net Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)

Hydraulic System

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.5 seconds
Lower Time	1.2 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	45.50 gpm (172.22 lpm)
Pump Type	vane
Raise Time	5.5 seconds

Operating Specifications

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Fuel Capacity	40.00 gal (151.40 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	18,500.00 lbs (8,391.47 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Static Tipping Weight	12,500.00 lbs (5,669.91 kg)
Tire Size	13-24
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Turning Radius	13.90 ft (4.24 m)

Service Refill Capacities

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	47.00 gal (177.90 l)

Transmission

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	10.70 mph (17.22 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Powershift Transmission

Weights

John Deere 544 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	27,000.00 lbs (12,247.01 kg)

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