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John Deere 544J Waste Handler

Series: John Deere Wheel Loader

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The John Deere 544J Waste Handler belongs to the John Deere Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 124.5 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,784.2 cm³. Torque is 672.5 Nm. Rated speed is 1,900 rpm. The unladen weight is 16,039 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,947.4 mm. The tank holds 321.8 litres. The gearbox has 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 189.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 98.4 litres. The cooling system holds 22.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 6068H. Tyre size: 20,5-25. The John Deere Wheel Loader series covers 120 models. Rated output within it ranges from 38.8 to 283.4 kW; the 544J Waste Handler sits in the lower part of that range with 124.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 644E below it with 119.3 kW and the 644H High Lift above it with 134.2 kW. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model6068Hcorrect
Power124.5 kWcorrect
Rated speed1,900 rpmcorrect
Torque672.5correct
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,784.2 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged charge air cooledcorrect
Coolant capacity22.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,947.4correct
Unladen weight16,039 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeautomatic gearbox powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears3correct
Reverse gears3correct
Tyre size20.5-25correct
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow189.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity98.4 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity321.8 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,224.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.8 kW/t (124 kW / 16 t)

Stronger than 63% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 544J Waste Handler have?

The John Deere 544J Waste Handler delivers 124 kW.

How much does the John Deere 544J Waste Handler weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,039 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 544J Waste Handler have?

6 cylinders, 6,784 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

204L

210LE

244E

244H

244J

244K-II

304H Waste Handler

304J

304L

324H

324J

324K

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