2010-2015 JOHN DEERE 544D WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The John Deere 544D is a mid-size wheel loader powered by a turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine displacing 414 cubic inches, delivering 122 gross horsepower and 115 net horsepower at 2200 rpm with 352 lb-ft of torque at 1300 rpm. The machine features a 4-speed power shift planetary transmission with maximum forward speed of 27.9 mph and reverse speed of 9.9 mph, enabling efficient operation across various jobsites. Its front-end loader bucket offers a heaped capacity of 2 cubic yards with a struck capacity of 1.7 cubic yards, delivering 20,520 lbs of breakout force for material handling applications. The hydraulic system operates at 2625 psi with a gear-type pump providing 49.2 gallons per minute flow capacity, enabling rapid cycle times: 1.9-second dump, 5.7-second raise, and 4.2-second lower. Dimensionally, the loader measures 20.5 feet in length with bucket on ground, 7.5 feet in width over tires, and 10.1 feet in height to cab top, with an 8.5-foot wheelbase and 14.6-foot turning radius. The machine operates at 22,660 lbs, with four-wheel drive, articulated power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes for reliable performance. Standard equipment includes a four-post ROPS with canopy cab and 17.5-25 tires, supported by a 50-gallon fuel tank and comprehensive fluid capacities designed for sustained operation in demanding construction and forestry applications.