SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 906 vs John Deere 544
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 906 and the John Deere 544. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 90650.7 kW (68 hp)
John Deere 54470.1 kW (94 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 54412247.0 kg (27000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 54412247.0 kg (27000 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loaders | John Deere 544 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 70.1 kW (94 hp) |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 12247.0 kg (27000 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 5669.9 kg (12500 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 17.2 km/h (10.7 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | Cat C4.4 ACERT |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | 55 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 70.1 kW (94 hp) |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75 hp) | 93.2 kW (125 hp) |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | 151.4 l (40 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 37.9 l (10 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | 28.4 l (7.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) | 45.4 l (12 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Closed-loop, two-speed Hydrostatic single-path transmission. | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 2 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 22 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 17.2 km/h (10.7 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 4.5 km/h (2.8 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | Vane pump |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM (18 GPM) | 172.2 LPM (45.5 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 235.0 bar (3408.4 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.5 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.2 sec | 1.2 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | 1.5 sec |
| Operating Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 12247.0 kg (27000 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 5669.9 kg (12500 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 0.6 m³ (0.8 cu yds) | 1.1 m³ (1.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Breakout Force | 4690.1 kg (10340 lbs) | 11339.8 kg (25000 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 | 13-24 |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| Displacement | — | 4965.3 cc (303 cu in.) |
| Peak Torque | — | 305.1 N-m (225 lbs ft) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Turning Radius | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
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