Compact Wheel Loaders for Snow and Pallet Work, Tips and Specs
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John Deere 544D wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 85.8 kW, weight 10278.4 kg, tipping capacity 7352.7 kg.
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 85.8 kW | 115 hp |
| Weight | 10278.4 kg | 22660 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 7352.7 kg | 16210 lbs |
| Max Speed | 44.9 km/h | 27.9 mph |
| Engine Model | 6-414T | |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 6784.3 cc | 414 cu in. |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 42 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1300 RPM | |
| Net Power | 85.8 kW | 115 hp |
| Gross Power | 91.0 kW | 122 hp |
| Peak Torque | 477.2 N-m | 352 lbs ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 189.3 l | 50 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 19.3 l | 5.1 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 23.1 l | 6.1 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 61.3 l | 16.2 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 37.1 l | 9.8 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 23.1 l | 6.1 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 23.1 l | 6.1 gal |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 44.9 km/h | 27.9 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 15.9 km/h | 9.9 mph |
| Pump type | Gear | |
| Pump Flow | 186.2 LPM | 49.2 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 181.0 bar | 2625 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.7 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 4.2 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.9 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 10278.4 kg | 22660 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 7352.7 kg | 16210 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 1.5 m³ | 2 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 1.2 m³ | 1.6 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 243.8 cm | 96 in |
| Breakout Force | 9307.7 kg | 20520 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm | 36 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Turning Radius | 457.2 cm | 180 in |
| Wheelbase | 243.8 cm | 96 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Overall Length | 609.6 cm | 240 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
| Width Over Tires | 213.4 cm | 84 in |
| Tire Size | 17.5-25 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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