John Deere 544J Waste Handler
The John Deere 544J Waste Handler is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 35,360 lb (16,039 kg), a 167 hp engine, and a 5 yd³ (3.8 m³) bucket.
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Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the John Deere 544J Waste Handler sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 35,360 lb heavier than 68% (n=439)
- Engine power 167 hp more powerful than 52% (n=408)
- Bucket capacity 5 yd³ larger-bucket than 98% (n=387)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2240 | |
| Engine Model | 6068H | |
| Net Power | 167hp | 124.6kw |
| Power Measured @ | 1900rpm | |
| Max Torque | 496lb ft | 672Nm |
| Displacement | 414cu in | 6.8L |
| Torque Measured @ | 1600rpm | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged charge air cooled | |
| Torque Rise | 38% |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 35360lb | 16039kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 85gal | 322L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 26gal | 97L |
| 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 | 23576lb | 10694kg |
| Turning Radius | 16.3ft in | 4953mm |
| Operating Voltage | 24V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80amps | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24degrees | |
| Tire Size | 20.5-25 |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Automatic Powershift | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 3 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 3 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 14.2mph | 22.9km/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 | 8.58ft in | 2620mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 5yd3 | 3.8m3 |
| Bucket Width | 8.83ft in | 2691.39mm |
| Breakout Force | 18262lb | 81.2kN |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 1.51ft in | 460mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 24.92ft in | 7590mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 10.58ft in | 3300mm |
| Wheelbase | 9.67ft in | 2950mm |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 12.75ft in | 3890mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 3.83ft in | 1160mm |
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 1.51 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 460 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.