John Deere Construction 544 E Wheel Loader Specs (1988-1995)

The John Deere Construction 544 E Wheel Loader (1988-1995) brings together low engine power at 115 hp (86 kW) and low weight at 22,979 lb (10.4 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1988-1995

Weight: 22,979 lb (10.4 t)Engine power: 115 hp (86 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
22,979 lb (10.4 t)Weight
115 hp (86 kW)Engine power
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
17.2 mph (27.7 km/h)Travel speed
343 lb-ft (465 Nm)Maximum torque
7.64 ft (2.33 m)Transport width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

115 hp (86 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

22,979 lb (10.4 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

17.2 mph (27.7 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 below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

343 lb-ft (465 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius18.7 ft (5.71 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.6 ft (6.89 m)
Transport height13.4 ft (4.07 m)
Transport width7.64 ft (2.33 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 E
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1988-1995
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power115 hp (86 kW)
Maximum torque343 lb-ft (465 Nm)
Travel speed17.2 mph (27.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height13.4 ft (4.07 m)
Transport length22.6 ft (6.89 m)
Transport width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Outside turning radius18.7 ft (5.71 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Weight22,979 lb (10.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke106.5×110 mm
Displacement1.55 US gal (5.88 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type14,019,195 lb (6,359 t)
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE