John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 544K High-Lift ➔

Bucket

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	20,940.00 lbs (9,498.24 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.10 cu yd (2.37 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.70 cu yd (2.06 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.30 ft (3.14 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Wheelbase	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Width Over Tires	8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Engine

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged charge air cooled
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	E 6068H Tier III certified
Net Power	167.00 hp (124.53 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1900 rpm
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm
Torque Rise	38%

Hydraulic System

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.2 seconds
Lower Time	3.2 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type	variable displacement axial piston
Raise Time	5.8 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3650 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity	85.90 gal (325.13 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.10 gal (91.22 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	28,463.90 lbs (12,911.02 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Static Tipping Weight	20,481.00 lbs (9,290.04 kg)
Tire Size	20.5 R 25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.90 gal (18.55 l)
Turning Radius	16.50 ft (5.03 m)

Transmission

John Deere 544K High-Lift Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.20 mph (35.73 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Countershaft powershift

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