John Deere 544J High Lift
The John Deere 544J High Lift is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 28,534 lb (12,943 kg), a 149 hp engine, and a 3 yd³ (2.3 m³) bucket.
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Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the John Deere 544J High Lift sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 28,530 lb lighter than 62% (n=439)
- Engine power 149 hp less powerful than 66% (n=408)
- Bucket capacity 3 yd³ smaller-bucket than 66% (n=387)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2240 | |
| Engine Model | 6068H | |
| Net Power | 149hp | 111kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2200rpm | |
| Max Torque | 496lb ft | 672Nm |
| Displacement | 414cu in | 6.8L |
| Torque Measured @ | 1600rpm | |
| Aspiration | Turbochargeed charge air cooled | |
| Torque Rise | 38% |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 28534lb | 12943kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 85gal | 322L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 5.6gal | 21L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 5.9gal | 22L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.9gal | 18.5L |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 4.5gal | 17L |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 4.5gal | 17L |
| Static Tipping Weight | 22018lb | 9987kg |
| Turning Radius | 16.3ft in | 4953mm |
| Operating Voltage | 24V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80amps | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24degrees | |
| Tire Size | 20.5 R25 |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Automatic powershift | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 3 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 23.8mph | 38.3km/h |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 15mph | 24.2km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Relief Valve Setting | 3650psi | 25150kPa |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 50gal/min | 189L/min |
| Raise Time | 5.5sec | |
| Dump Time | 1.4sec | |
| Lower Time | 2.5sec | |
| Pump Type | Variable axial piston |
05 Bucket Dimensions
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 10.33ft in | 3150mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 3yd3 | 2.3m3 |
| Bucket Width | 8.83ft in | 2691.39mm |
| Breakout Force | 20939lb | 93.1kN |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 1.48ft in | 450mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 25.25ft in | 7700mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 10.67ft in | 3250mm |
| Wheelbase | 9.67ft in | 2950mm |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 13.83ft in | 4190mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 3.25ft in | 990mm |
Data notes
Corrected value. The source published this figure under the wrong unit. The metric figure is authoritative and the imperial value shown here is derived from it.
- Ground Clearance: shown as 1.48 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 450 mm)
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.