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.
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







