# 1988 John Deere 544E for Sale in Manhattan, KS **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89542206 - **Year:** 1988 - **Manufacturer:** John Deere - **Model:** 544E - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 11345 - **Serial number:** DW544EB519356 - **Location:** Manhattan, KS ## Description 1988 John Deere 544E wheel loaderHours: 11,345 on meterSerial: DW544EB519356EngineJohn Deere RemanSerial: T06359T185424Cylinders: 6Fuel type: DieselTransmissionPowershift4F - 4ROperators stationEnclosed cabAC, HeatBucket controls: JoystickFeaturesAuxiliary hydraulics: FrontQuick coupler: HydraulicSelf-leveling loaderBucketJRBCapacity: 2 cu.yd.Width: 98"Cutting edge: Bolt-onTiresSize: 20.5-25 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 22491 lbs (10201.76 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2.13 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 1.77 cu yd - **Bucket Width:** 8.37 ft (2.55 m) - **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.16 ft (2.79 m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.28 ft (0.39 m) - **Height:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.31 ft (3.14 m) - **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 12.21 ft (3.72 m) - **Length:** 22.5 ft (6.86 m) - **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 22.58 ft (6.88 m) - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 2.8 ft (0.85 m) - **Weight:** 23618 lbs (10712.96 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 9.51 ft (2.9 m) - **Width:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 7.94 ft (2.42 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Displacement:** 359 cu in (5882.97 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2240 - **Engine Model:** 6059T - **Gross Power:** 120 hp (89.49 kw) - **Max Torque:** 343 lbs ft (465.04 nm) - **Net Power:** 115 hp (85.76 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm - **Torque Measured @:** 1500 rpm ### Hydraulic System - **Dump Time:** 1.4 sec - **Lower Time:** 3.2 sec - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 46.3 gpm (175.25 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Gear Pump - **Raise Time:** 5.8 sec - **Relief Valve Setting:** 2750 psi ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 65 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l) - **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 5.1 gal (19.3 l) - **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4.3 gal (16.28 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 55 gal (208.18 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 20.1 gal (76.08 l) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 23618 lbs (10712.96 kg) - **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 22 degrees - **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4.3 gal (16.28 l) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 14872 lbs (6745.83 kg) - **Tire Size:** 17.5-25 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) - **Turning Radius:** 16.3 ft (4.97 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 24.6 mph (39.59 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 17.2 mph (27.68 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Transmission Type:** Powershift ## About this model The John Deere 544E is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and general construction applications. Part of John Deere's E-series lineup, the 544E features a diesel engine, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for moving aggregate, soil, and other bulk materials. It is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and industrial yards. The machine is built for maneuverability, visibility, and productivity in confined and open jobsite conditions. Typical configurations may include different bucket sizes, tire options, and attachment compatibility. The 544E remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for wheel loader applications. ## Photos ![1988 John Deere 544E](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 2](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070A.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 3](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070B.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 4](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070C.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 5](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070D.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 6](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070E.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 7](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070F.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 8](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261119const/FJ2070G.JPG) ![1988 John Deere 544E photo 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