The John Deere Construction 544 gh Wheel Loader (1995-2021) is characterised by low engine power at 130 hp (97 kW) and low weight at 24,445 lb (11.1 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1995-2021
Weight: 24,445 lb (11.1 t)Engine power: 130 hp (97 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
24,445 lb (11.1 t)Weight
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.9 mph (38.4 km/h)Travel speed
373 lb-ft (506 Nm)Maximum torque
8.07 ft (2.46 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
24,445 lb (11.1 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
3.4 yd³ (2.6 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
23.9 mph (38.4 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
373 lb-ft (506 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.
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 gh |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1995-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power130 hp (97 kW)
Maximum torque373 lb-ft (506 Nm)
Travel speed23.9 mph (38.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport length22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight24,445 lb (11.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.55 US gal (5.88 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type13,357,808 lb (6,059 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 seriesG







