John Deere Construction 544 P Wheel Loader Specs (2021-2026)

The John Deere Construction 544 P Wheel Loader (2021-2026) stands out for below-average engine power at 165 hp (123 kW), while low weight comes in at 30,598 lb (13.9 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2021-2026

Weight: 30,598 lb (13.9 t)Engine power: 165 hp (123 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
30,598 lb (13.9 t)Weight
165 hp (123 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
568 lb-ft (770 Nm)Maximum torque
9.48 ft (2.89 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

165 hp (123 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

30,598 lb (13.9 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

Average

5.23 yd³ (4 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

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

24.9 mph (40 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

Below average

568 lb-ft (770 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.4 ft (5 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.7 ft (8.45 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 m)
Transport width9.48 ft (2.89 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 544 P
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2021-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power165 hp (123 kW)
Maximum torque568 lb-ft (770 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 m)
Transport length27.7 ft (8.45 m)
Transport width9.48 ft (2.89 m)
Outside turning radius16.4 ft (5 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight30,598 lb (13.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Emission levelTier 4/Stage V
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typePowerTech PVS 6068
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesP