The John Deere 544H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction work. It is part of John Deere's H-series lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadbuilding, agriculture, and site preparation. The 544H features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and maneuverability in confined work areas. Typical applications include moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. As a mid-size wheel loader, the 544H is recognized for its balance of lifting capacity, visibility, and operator control in demanding jobsite conditions.
Bucket
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
22,487.00 lbs (10,199.94 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
3 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck
2.6 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Dump Clearance At Max Lift
9.19 ft (2.80 m)
Fork Tine Length
4.01 ft (1.22 m)
Ground Clearance
1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height
10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Hinge Pin Max Height
12.57 ft (3.83 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Extended
23.09 ft (7.04 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Standard
18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Extended
10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Standard
6.66 ft (2.03 m)
Length
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Length W/ Bucket On Ground
23.59 ft (7.19 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Length With Out Forks On Ground
19.02 ft (5.80 m)
Max Lift Height
11.89 ft (3.62 m)
Reach At Max Height And Dump
3.31 ft (1.01 m)
Weight
25,873.00 lbs (11,735.81 kg)
Wheelbase
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Width Over Tires
7.98 ft (2.43 m)
Engine
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6068T
Gross Power
130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Max Torque
440.00 lbs ft (596.55 nm)
Net Power
130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1300 rpm
Hydraulic System
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
1.2 sec
Lower Time
2.9 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
41.00 gpm (155.19 lpm)
Pump Type
Piston Pump
Raise Time
5.8 sec
Relief Valve Setting
3600 psi
Operational
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Fuel Capacity
65.00 gal (246.03 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
28.00 gal (105.98 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
25,873.00 lbs (11,735.81 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation
28 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Static Tipping Load - Bucket
20,106.00 lbs (9,119.94 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Forks
12,498.00 lbs (5,669.00 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Material Handler
9,389.00 lbs (4,258.78 kg)
Tire Size
17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Turning Radius
16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Transmission
John Deere 544H Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
Max Speed Forward
25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Max Speed Reverse
15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
3
Transmission Type
POWERSHIFT
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