SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 544B vs Kawasaki 65ZII
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 544B and the Kawasaki 65ZII. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 544B78.3 kW (105 hp)
Kawasaki 65ZII80.5 kW (108 hp)
Weight
John Deere 544B9879.2 kg (21780 lbs)
Kawasaki 65ZII9729.5 kg (21450 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 544B9879.2 kg (21780 lbs)
Kawasaki 65ZII9729.5 kg (21450 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 544B Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 65ZII Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 78.3 kW (105 hp) | 80.5 kW (108 hp) |
| Weight | 9879.2 kg (21780 lbs) | 9729.5 kg (21450 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 7438.9 kg (16400 lbs) | 7180.4 kg (15830 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 40.2 km/h (25 mph) | 38.9 km/h (24.2 mph) |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally |
| Displacement | 6784.3 cc (414 cu in.) | 6489.3 cc (396 cu in.) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2350 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Net Power | 78.3 kW (105 hp) | 80.5 kW (108 hp) |
| Gross Power | 85.8 kW (115 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 440.6 N-m (325 lbs ft) | 393.2 N-m (290 lbs ft) |
| Fuel Capacity | 151.4 l (40 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 18.9 l (5 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.7 l (8.1 gal) | 41.3 l (10.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 45.4 l (12 gal) | 95.0 l (25.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) | 30.3 l (8 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 22.7 l (6 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 23.8 l (6.3 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 30 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 40.2 km/h (25 mph) | 38.9 km/h (24.2 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 16.1 km/h (10 mph) | 38.9 km/h (24.2 mph) |
| Pump type | Engine driven vane | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 168.5 LPM (44.5 GPM) | 40.1 LPM (10.6 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250 psi) | 191.0 bar (2770 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 9879.2 kg (21780 lbs) | 9729.5 kg (21450 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 7438.9 kg (16400 lbs) | 7180.4 kg (15830 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 1.4 m³ (1.8 cu yds) | 1.8 m³ (2.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 1.1 m³ (1.4 cu yds) | 1.5 m³ (2 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Breakout Force | 8114.8 kg (17890 lbs) | 9956.3 kg (21950 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) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Tire Size | 17.5- 25 | L2 (17.5-25-12PR) |
| Engine Model | — | 6 BG1 |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 40 amps |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 5.8 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 2.9 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 1.2 sec |
| Width Over Tires | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
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