John Deere Construction 544 J tc Wheel Loader Specs (2004-2021)

In specification terms, the John Deere Construction 544 J tc Wheel Loader (2004-2021) shows low engine power at 148 hp (110 kW) alongside low weight at 26,795 lb (12.2 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2004-2021

Weight: 26,795 lb (12.2 t)Engine power: 148 hp (110 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
26,795 lb (12.2 t)Weight
148 hp (110 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.4 mph (37.6 km/h)Travel speed
479 lb-ft (650 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
12.3 ft (3.74 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

148 hp (110 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

26,795 lb (12.2 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

3.01 yd³ (2.3 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

2.49 yd³ (1.9 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

Above average

23.4 mph (37.6 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 above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

479 lb-ft (650 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 capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.2 ft (4.95 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.74 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 J tc
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2004-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power148 hp (110 kW)
Maximum torque479 lb-ft (650 Nm)
Travel speed23.4 mph (37.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.74 m)
Transport length24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Outside turning radius16.2 ft (4.95 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight26,795 lb (12.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6068H
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesJ