John Deere Construction 544 J Wheel Loader Specs (2004-2008)

Key specifications for the John Deere Construction 544 J Wheel Loader (2004-2008) include below-average engine power at 172 hp (128 kW) together with low weight at 27,489 lb (12.5 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2004-2008

Weight: 27,489 lb (12.5 t)Engine power: 172 hp (128 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
27,489 lb (12.5 t)Weight
172 hp (128 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
14.9 mph (24 km/h)Travel speed
496 lb-ft (673 Nm)Maximum torque
8.83 ft (2.69 m)Bucket width
10.6 ft (3.24 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

172 hp (128 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

Low

27,489 lb (12.5 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

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 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 width8.83 ft (2.69 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length25 ft (7.62 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.24 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
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2004-2008
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power172 hp (128 kW)
Maximum torque496 lb-ft (673 Nm)
Travel speed14.9 mph (24 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.24 m)
Transport length25 ft (7.62 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)
Weight27,489 lb (12.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Emission levelStage IIIA
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