John Deere Construction 544 E H Wheel Loader Specs (1989-2021)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 544 E H Wheel Loader (1989-2021) are low engine power at 130 hp (97 kW) and low weight at 24,341 lb (11 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1989-2021

Weight: 24,341 lb (11 t)Engine power: 130 hp (97 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
24,341 lb (11 t)Weight
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
17.9 mph (28.8 km/h)Travel speed
372 lb-ft (504 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

130 hp (97 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

24,341 lb (11 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

2.75 yd³ (2.1 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

Below average

17.9 mph (28.8 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

372 lb-ft (504 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 capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 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 (4.93 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.13 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 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 H
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1989-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power130 hp (97 kW)
Maximum torque372 lb-ft (504 Nm)
Travel speed17.9 mph (28.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.13 m)
Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius16.2 ft (4.93 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight24,341 lb (11 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

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 tyres17.5R25EM

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE