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John Deere 544K Specifications

The John Deere 544K wheel loader driveline system components: a 414 cu.in (6.8L) John Deere PowerTech E 6068H 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 91.2 hp (68 kW), and 5-speed powershift transmission. The hydraulic system has an axial-piston pump with a rated capacity of 50 gal/min (190 l/min). The John Deere 544K is equipped with a power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 20.5R25 standard tires. The wheel loader has a maximum lift height to hinge pin of 150.4" (3820 mm) and boom breakout force of 22300 lbs (10115 kg). The rated operating capacity is 9800 lbs (4445 kg), and tipping load is 19600 lbs (8890 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... John Deere PowerTech E 6068H
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... Six
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 414 (6.8)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 4.18 (106.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type.................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 167.0 (125.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 1900
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) .................... 673 (496)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1600
Compression Ratio .................... 17:1
Firing Order .................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Combustion System .................... Direct injection
Fuel System .................... High pressure common rail
Fuel System Control .................... Electronic
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System .................... Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Emission Level .................... Final Tier 3
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 85.8 (325.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 20.0 (19.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 23.6 (22.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Countershaft-type powershift
Gearbox Type .................... 5F/3R
Number of Forward Gears .................... 5
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 3
Torque Converter Type .................... Single stage
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 22.6 (21.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 24.9 (40.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 18.1 (29.1)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type .................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration .................... Articulated frame
Steering System .................... Hydrostatic power
Service Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size .................... 20.5R25
Rear Tire Size .................... 20.5R25

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Closed center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Axial-piston
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 50.0 (190.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3650 (252)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 24.3 (92.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 11605 (5265)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 9800 (4445)
Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 10055 (4560)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 8475 (3845)
Tipping Load (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 23210 (10530)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 19600 (8890)
Tipping Load (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 20110 (9120)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 16950 (7690)
Breakout Force (Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 22300 (10115)
Breakout Force (High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 20620 (9350)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 150.4 (3820)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 164.2 (4170)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 127.5 (3240)
Length With Bucket On Ground (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 292.5 (7430)
Length With Bucket On Ground (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 305.1 (7750)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 76.8 (1950)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 100.2 (2545)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 115.4 (2930)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 15.7 (400)
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 40
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 100 (2540)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) .................... 81.2 (2.30)
Digging Depth (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 3.7 (95)
Digging Depth (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 8.6 (220)
Rollback Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 55
Rollback Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 50
Dump Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 49
Dump Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 46
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 108.7 (2760)
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 122.4 (3110)
Reach At Full Height (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 38 (990)
Reach At Full Height (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 38 (990)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 229.3 (5825)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, High Lift), in (mm) .................... 235.5 (5990)
Operating Weight (Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 29140 (13220)
Operating Weight (High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 29440 (13350)

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