John Deere Construction 544 C Wheel Loader Specs (1981-1985)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 544 C Wheel Loader (1981-1985) are low engine power at 120 hp (89.5 kW) and low weight at 22,765 lb (10.3 t). It also has travel speed of 26.8 mph (43.1 km/h).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1981-1985

Weight: 22,765 lb (10.3 t)Engine power: 120 hp (89.5 kW)Travel speed: 26.8 mph (43.1 km/h)Maximum torque: 342 lb-ft (464 Nm)
22,765 lb (10.3 t)Weight
120 hp (89.5 kW)Engine power
26.8 mph (43.1 km/h)Travel speed
342 lb-ft (464 Nm)Maximum torque
7.22 ft (2.2 m)Transport width
10.1 ft (3.07 m)Transport height
20.2 ft (6.17 m)Transport length
1.8 US gal (6.8 L)Displacement
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

120 hp (89.5 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

22,765 lb (10.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

High

26.8 mph (43.1 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is well above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

342 lb-ft (464 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.2 ft (6.17 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Transport width7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 544 C
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1981-1985
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power120 hp (89.5 kW)
Maximum torque342 lb-ft (464 Nm)
Travel speed26.8 mph (43.1 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Transport length20.2 ft (6.17 m)
Transport width7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Outside turning radius14.4 ft (4.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight22,765 lb (10.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke106.5 x 127 mm
Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5R25EM

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesC