SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 544A vs Kawasaki 60ZII
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 544A and the Kawasaki 60ZII. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 544A70.1 kW (94 hp)
Kawasaki 60ZII76.8 kW (103 hp)
Weight
John Deere 544A8772.5 kg (19340 lbs)
Kawasaki 60ZII8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 544A8772.5 kg (19340 lbs)
Kawasaki 60ZII8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 544A Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 60ZII Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 70.1 kW (94 hp) | 76.8 kW (103 hp) |
| Weight | 8772.5 kg (19340 lbs) | 8509.4 kg (18760 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 6010.1 kg (13250 lbs) | 5955.7 kg (13130 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.0 km/h (23 mph) | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) |
| Aspiration | Naturally | Naturally |
| Displacement | 5391.4 cc (329 cu in.) | 5784.6 cc (353 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 55 amps | 40 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1300 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 70.1 kW (94 hp) | 76.8 kW (103 hp) |
| Gross Power | 77.6 kW (104 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 325.4 N-m (240 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 151.4 l (40 gal) | 175.3 l (46.3 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 28.4 l (7.5 gal) | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 45.4 l (12 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 3 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 24 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.0 km/h (23 mph) | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 14.8 km/h (9.2 mph) | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) |
| Pump type | Variable axial piston | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 159.0 LPM (42 GPM) | 94.6 LPM (25 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250 psi) | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 8772.5 kg (19340 lbs) | 8509.4 kg (18760 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 6010.1 kg (13250 lbs) | 5955.7 kg (13130 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 1.1 m³ (1.5 cu yds) | 1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 0.9 m³ (1.2 cu yds) | 1.4 m³ (1.8 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Breakout Force | 7307.4 kg (16110 lbs) | 7801.8 kg (17200 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Wheelbase | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 640.1 cm (252 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Tire Size | 13-24 / 17.5-25 | L2 (15.5-25-12PR) |
| Engine Model | — | 6 BD1 |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 2.8 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 1 sec |
| Width Over Tires | — | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
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