Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref john-deere-544j-z-bar-wheel-loader

John Deere 544J Z-Bar

The John Deere 544J Z-Bar is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 28,332 lb (12,851 kg), a 167 hp engine, and a 3 yd³ (2.3 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
28,332lb
12,851kg
Engine power
167hp
124.6kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
3yd³
2.3m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · small wheel loaders

Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the John Deere 544J Z-Bar sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 28,330 lb lighter than 64% (n=439)
  • Engine power 167 hp more powerful than 52% (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 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 28332lb 12851kg
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 25374lb 11510kg
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 9.17ft in 2790mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 3yd3 2.3m3
Bucket Width 8.83ft in 2691.39mm
Breakout Force 22672lb 100.8kN

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit 1.48ft in 450mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 24.25ft in 7390mm
Height To Top Of Cab 10.67ft in 3250mm
Wheelbase 9.67ft in 2950mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 12.58ft in 3840mm
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)

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