John Deere Construction 544 J wh Wheel Loader Specs (2007-2021)

Key specifications for the John Deere Construction 544 J wh Wheel Loader (2007-2021) include below-average engine power at 168 hp (125 kW) together with below-average weight at 33,788 lb (15.3 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2007-2021

Weight: 33,788 lb (15.3 t)Engine power: 168 hp (125 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
33,788 lb (15.3 t)Weight
168 hp (125 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
14.9 mph (24 km/h)Travel speed
496 lb-ft (673 Nm)Maximum torque
8.07 ft (2.46 m)Transport width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

168 hp (125 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

33,788 lb (15.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Average

4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Above average

4.05 yd³ (3.1 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 above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

14.9 mph (24 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 below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

496 lb-ft (673 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 capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.2 ft (4.95 m)
Bucket width8.83 ft (2.69 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 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 wh
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2007-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power168 hp (125 kW)
Maximum torque496 lb-ft (673 Nm)
Travel speed14.9 mph (24 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport length24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Outside turning radius16.2 ft (4.95 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight33,788 lb (15.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.79 US gal (6.78 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type13,377,650 lb (6,068 t)
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