John Deere 544K Wheel Loader Specs
 

Engine
Type John Deere PowerTech 6068H
complies with EPA Tier 2 regulations
Cylinders 6
Valves per Cylinder 2
Displacement 414 cu. in. (6.8 L)
Net Peak Power (ISO9249) 167 hp (125 kW) @ 1,900 rpm
Net Peak Torque (ISO9249) 496 lb. ft. (673 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
Aspiration turbocharged and charge air cooled
Air Cleaner dual element dry type; restriction indicator in cab
Fan Drive hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan aft of coolers
Electrical System 24 volt with 80-amp alternator
Batteries (two 12 volt) 950 CCA

 

Transmission
Travel Speeds
        Gear 1
        Gear 2
        Gear 3
        Gear 4		 Forward
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
7.4 mph (11.9 km/h)
14.2 mph (22.8 km/h)
22.2 mph (35.7 km/h)		 Reverse
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
7.8 mph (12.6 km/h)
15.0 mph (24.1 km/h)
 

 

Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank (with ground level fueling) 86 gal. (325 L)
Cooling System 24 qt. (23 L)
Engine Oil, Including Filter 20 qt. (19 L)
Transmission, Including Filter 19.5 qt. (18.5 L)
Differential (front and rear, each axle) 18 qt. (17 L)
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filters 24 gal. (91 L)
Wet-Disc Parking Brake 10 oz. (0.3 L)

 
Dimensions (with Pin On Bucket) Standard Z-Bar High-Lift Z Bar
A) Height to Top of Cab 10 ft. 8 in. (3.24 m) 10 ft. 8 in. (3.24 m)
C) Ground Clearance 15.7 in. (0.40 m) 15.7 in. (0.40 m)
D) Length from Centerline to Front Axle 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
E) Wheelbase 9 ft. 7 in. (2.93 m) 9 ft. 7 in. (2.93 m)
F) Dump Clearance see below see below
G) Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised 12 ft. 6 in. (3.82 m) 13 ft. 8 in. (4.17 m)
H) Dump Reach see below see below
I) Maximum Digging Depth 3.72 in. (95 mm) 8.7 in. (221 mm)
J) Overall Length see below see below
K) Maximum Rollback at Ground Level 42 degrees 41 degrees
L) Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised 55 degrees 50 degrees
M) Maximum Bucket Angle, Fully Raised 49 degrees 46 degrees

 

Dimensions (with Quick-Coupler and Bucket)
  Standard Z Bar High Lift Z Bar
A) Dump Clearance see below see below
B) Dump Reach see below see below
C) Maximum Digging Depth 5.4 in. (138 mm) 8.9 in. (227 mm)
D) Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m) 13 ft. 7 in. (4.13 m)
E) Overall Length see below see below
F) Maximum Rollback, Boom Fully Raised 54 degrees 48 degrees
G) Maximum Bucket Discharge Angle, Fully Raised 51 degrees 47 degrees
H) Maximum Rollback at Ground Level 41 degrees 41 degrees

 

 

Dimensions (with Quick-Coupler and Construction Fork)
  Standard Z Bar High Lift Z Bar
A) Reach, Fully Raised 29 in. (0.75 m) 29 in. (0.75 m)
B) Fork Height, Fully Raised 11 ft. 9 in. (3.59 m) 12 ft. 11 in. (3.94 m)
C) Maximum Reach, Fork Level 5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m) 5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
D) Fork Height, Maximum Reach 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m) 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
E) Reach, Ground Level 3 ft. 2 in. (0.95 m) 4 ft. 3 in. (1.28 m)
F) Depth Below Ground 0.5 in. (13 mm) 3.8 in. (96 mm)
G) Tine Length see below see below
H) Overall Length see below see below

 

Standard Z-Bar Information with Pin On Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
Bucket Weight 2,305 lb (1046 kg)
Bucket Width 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 22,672 lb (10 284 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 24,021 lb (10 896 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 20,799 lb (9434 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 4 ft. 10 in. (1.46 m)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 24 ft. 4 in. (7.43 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 38 ft. 3 in. (11.65 m)
Operating Weight 28,263 lb (12 820 kg)

 

Standard Z-Bar Information with Quick Coupler and Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3) 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3) 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight 3,080 lb (1397 kg) 2,853 lb (1294 kg)
Bucket Width 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 19,039 lb (8636 kg) 18,938 lb (8590 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 21,429 lb (9720 kg) 27,304 lb (12 385 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 18,451 lb (8369 kg) 24,302 lb (11 023 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 4 ft. 10 in. (1.46 m) 4 ft. 9 in. (1.44 m)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) 3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m) 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m) 24 ft. 6 in. (7.48 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 39 ft. 0 in. (11.88 m) 38 ft. 4 in. (11.67 m)
Operating Weight 29,037 lb (13 171 kg) 28,810 lb (13 068 kg)

 

Standard Z-Bar with Quick Coupler and Construction Fork
Tine Length 48 in. (1220 mm) 60 in. (1525 mm)
Overall Length 25 ft. 11 in. (7.89 m) 26 ft. 10 in. (8.19 m)
Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load centered and positioned at 50% tine length) 16,821 lb (7630 kg) 15,282 lb (6932 kg)
Tipping Load, 40 deg. Full Turn (fork level, load centered and positioned at 50% tine length) 14,568 lb (6608 kg) 13,223 lb (5998 kg)
Operating Weight 28,213 lb (12 797 kg) 28,307 lb (12 840 kg)

 

High-Lift Z-Bar Pin-On Type Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3)
Bucket Weight 2,305 lb (1046 kg)
Bucket Width 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 20,940 lb (9498 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 20,480 lb (9290 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 17,678 lb (8018 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 5 ft. 9 in. (1.76 m)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 10 ft. 3 in. (3.11 m)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m)
Operating Weight 28,464 lb (12 911 kg)

 

High-Lift Z-Bar Quick Coupler Bucket
Bucket Type/Size General Purpose w/ Bolt on Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE 3.0 cu. yd. (2.3 m3) 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE 2.6 cu. yd. (2.0 m3) 2.1 cu. yd. (1.6 m3)
Bucket Weight 3,099 lb (1406 kg) 2,879 lb (1306 kg)
Bucket Width 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C 17,558 lb (7964 kg) 19,684 lb (8929 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight 18,286 lb (8295 kg) 19,847 lb (9002 kg)
Tipping Load, 40-Degree Full Turn, SAE 15,676 lb (7110 kg) 17,089 lb (7751 kg)
Reach, 45-Degree Dump, 7 ft (2.13 m) Clearance 5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) 4 ft. 10 in. (1.48 m)
Reach, 45-Degree Discharge, Full Height 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) 3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Dump Clearance, 45-Degree  Full Height 9 ft. 10 in. (3.01 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.70 m)
Overall Length, Bucket on Ground 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m) 25 ft. 0 in. (7.63 m)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket in Carry Position 40 ft. 0 in. (12.19 m) 39 ft. 2 in. (11.93 m)
Operating Weight 29,258 lb (13 271 kg) 30,285 lb (13 737 kg)

 

High Lift Z-Bar with Quick Coupler and Construction Fork
Tine Length 48 in. (1220 mm) 60 in. (1525 mm)
Overall Length 27 ft. 0 in. (8.22 m) 27 ft. 11 in. (8.52 m)
Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load centered and positioned at 50% tine length) 15,139 lb (6867 kg) 14,340 lb (6504 kg)
Tipping Load, 40 deg. Full Turn (fork level, load centered and positioned at 50% tine length) 13,076 lb (5931 kg) 12,372 lb (5612 kg)
Operating Weight 28,433 lb (12 897 kg) 28,528 lb (12 940 kg)
 
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