1997 John Deere 544H For Sale in POSTVILLE, IA

Name: 1997 John Deere 544H
Brand: John Deere
SKU: 88601897
Price: 27000 USD
Availability: InStock

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Machine Info:

Hours:	2
Serial Number:	563883
Machine Location:	POSTVILLE, IA
More Information:	https://catused.com/cu/10246006

Description:

544H, Bucket, cab, heat, Lift - Standard

Machine Details:

GENERAL CONDITION
Machine Starts and is Operable	Yes
Tires are Aired Up and Drivable	Yes
Machine Starts and is Operable	Yes
Tires are Aired Up and Drivable	Yes
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Bumper	Good
Cab or Canopy	Good
Counterweight	Good
Crankcase Guard / Battery Box	Good
Decals	Good
Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack	Good
Fenders	Good
Fiberglass	Fair
Front Frame	Good
Fuel Tank	Good
Grab Irons	Good
Guards / Screens	Good
Paint	Fair
Radiator Grill & Shroud	Good
Rear Frame	Good
Sheet Metal	Fair
Steps / Ladder	Good
Bumper	Good
Cab or Canopy	Good
Counterweight	Good
Crankcase Guard / Battery Box	Good
Decals	Good
Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack	Good
Fenders	Good
Fiberglass	Fair
Front Frame	Good
Fuel Tank	Good
Grab Irons	Good
Guards / Screens	Good
Paint	Fair
Radiator Grill & Shroud	Good
Rear Frame	Good
Sheet Metal	Fair
Steps / Ladder	Good
SAFETY ITEMS
ROPS Certification Plate	Yes
ROPS Certification Plate	Yes
OPERATOR STATION
Air Conditioner	Fair
Dash Console	Good
Gauges	Good
Interior Lights	Good
Switches	Good
Windows	Good
Windshield Wipers	Fair
Air Conditioner	Fair
Dash Console	Good
Gauges	Good
Interior Lights	Good
Switches	Good
Windows	Good
Windshield Wipers	Fair
ENGINE
Blow By	Yes
Fuel Leaks	No
Oil Leaks	No
Water in Oil	Yes
Blow By	Yes
Fuel Leaks	No
Oil Leaks	No
Water in Oil	Yes
COOLING SYSTEM
Belts / Pulleys - COOLING SYSTEM	Fair
Coolers	Fair
Fan	Fair
Radiator	Fair
Water Pump	Fair
Belts / Pulleys - COOLING SYSTEM	Fair
Coolers	Fair
Fan	Fair
Radiator	Fair
Water Pump	Fair
ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Block Heater	Yes
Block Heater	Yes
TRANSMISSION
Case	Fair
Controls - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Cooler	Fair
Drive Shaft	Fair
Lines / Fittings - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Pump - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Seals	Fair
Torque Converter - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Transmission	Fair
Transmission - Forward Shifts	Fair
Transmission - Reverse Shifts	Fair
Universal Joints - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Case	Fair
Controls - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Cooler	Fair
Drive Shaft	Fair
Lines / Fittings - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Pump - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Seals	Fair
Torque Converter - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Transmission	Fair
Transmission - Forward Shifts	Fair
Transmission - Reverse Shifts	Fair
Universal Joints - TRANSMISSION	Fair
STEERING
Lines / Fittings - STEERING	Poor
Pumps	Good
Steering Cylinder	Poor
Steering Valves / Pumps	Good
Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend	Poor
Lines / Fittings - STEERING	Poor
Pumps	Good
Steering Cylinder	Poor
Steering Valves / Pumps	Good
Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend	Poor
BRAKE
Holds In Park	Yes
Holds In Park	Yes
HYDRAULICS
Leaks - HYDRAULICS	Yes
Leaks - HYDRAULICS	Yes
BUCKET
Standard Lift	Yes
Standard Lift	Yes
TIRES
Tire Size - TIRES	20.5 r25
Tire Size - TIRES	20.5 r25

From the manufacturer:

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The John Deere 544H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and general construction applications. It is part of John Deere's H-series lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadwork, site preparation, and municipal operations. The 544H features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and bucket functions, and an operator cab built for visibility and control. Typical attachments include general-purpose buckets, forks, and material-handling tools. The machine is valued for its balance of lifting capacity, maneuverability, and serviceability. The 544H remains a recognized model in the used heavy equipment market.

Bucket
Breakout Force	22,487 lbs (10,200 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3 cu yd
Dimensions
Dump Clearance At Max Lift	9 ft (3 m)
Fork Tine Length	4 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height	11 ft (3 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Hinge Pin Max Height	13 ft (4 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Extended	23 ft (7 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Standard	19 ft (6 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Extended	11 ft (3 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Standard	7 ft (2 m)
Length	24 ft (7 m)
Length W/ Bucket On Ground	24 ft (7 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	24 ft (7 m)
Length With Out Forks On Ground	19 ft (6 m)
Max Lift Height	12 ft (4 m)
Reach At Max Height And Dump	3 ft (1 m)
Weight	25,873 lbs (11,736 kg)
Wheelbase	10 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	10 ft (3 m)
Width	8 ft (2 m)
Width Over Tires	8 ft (2 m)
Width Over Tires	8 ft (2 m)
Engine
Aspiration	TURBOCHARGED
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	414 cu in (6,784 cu cm)
Displacement	414 cu in (6,784 cu cm)
Engine Make	2,240
Engine Make	2,240
Engine Model	6068T
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	130 hp (97 kw)
Gross Power	138 hp (103 kw)
Max Torque	440 lbs ft (597 nm)
Max Torque	440 lbs ft (597 nm)
Net Power	130 hp (97 kw)
Net Power	138 hp (103 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Hydraulic System
Dump Time	1 sec
Dump Time	1 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm (155 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm (155 lpm)
Pump Type	PISTON PUMP
Pump Type	Piston Pump
Raise Time	6 sec
Raise Time	6 sec
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi
Relief Valve Setting	3,600 psi
Operational
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal (18 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal (18 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Fuel Capacity	65 gal (246 l)
Fuel Capacity	65 gal (246 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	28 gal (106 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	28 gal (106 l)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	25,873 lbs (11,736 kg)
Operating Weight	25,873 lbs (11,736 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	28 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Static Tipping Load - Bucket	20,106 lbs (9,120 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Forks	12,498 lbs (5,669 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Material Handler	9,389 lbs (4,259 kg)
Tire Size	17.5-25
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Turning Radius	16 ft (5 m)
Transmission
Max Speed - Forward	25 mph (40 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph (25 kph)
Max Speed Forward	25 mph (40 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	16 mph (25 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Transmission Type	POWERSHIFT