Construction Equipment Guide
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The John Deere 544K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, construction, aggregate, and site preparation work. It is part of John Deere's K-Series and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, moving dirt, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. The 544K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for efficient loading and transport cycles. Typical applications include road building, landscaping, quarry work, and general construction. The model is known for its balance of lifting capacity, breakout force, and operator visibility, making it a standard mid-size wheel loader in the John Deere lineup.
| Bucket Capacity | 4.0 (3.1) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 167 (125) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine type | Deere PowerTech E6068H Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height | 9.1 (2.8) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 35,008 (15,879) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Make | Deere PowerTech |
| Net Power | 167.00 hp (124.53 kw) |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 4.00 cu yd (3.06 cu m) |
| Operating Weight | 35,008.00 lbs (15,879.38 kg) |