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544 P-Tier

The John Deere 544 P‑Tier Wheel Loader is built for tough jobs and long days, combining SmartDetect™ technology to enhance jobsite awareness with SmartWeigh™ for precise load control. Its durable design and efficiency‑focused powertrain help crews stay productive while keeping operating costs in check

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 123 kW (166 hp) at 1,700 rpm
  • Operating Weight: 13 582–14 675 kg (29,943–32,353 lb.)
  • Bucket Capacity: 1.9–4.0 m³ (2.5–5.25 cu yd)
  • Height to Top of Cab 10 ft, 11 in. (3.32 m)
Get Ready to Run
A 524 P-Tier Wheel Loader scoops reddish-brown dirt into the bed of a black dump truck at a construction site.

This feature manages and monitors machine health, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime. Automatic daily fluid checks, fluid sensing, and machine warm-up automate routine tasks, while remote management enhances fleet operation efficiency.

QuadCool™ Cooling System
Rear view of a wheel loader, showing large treaded rear tires, enclosed operator cab with mirrors, central exhaust stack, and John Deere logo

The QuadCool™ system optimizes component cooling with a unique configuration isolated from engine heat. It allows for easier clean-out, enhanced accessibility, and improved debris management, ensuring robust performance under challenging conditions.

Vision and Detection Systems
Interior view of a heavy construction vehicle cab showing an operator seated at the controls, wearing a hard hat and a high-visibility safety vest

Active jobsites present many operational challenges, including multiple machines, crew members, and bystanders. The John Deere Advanced Vision System (AVS), SmartDetect™, and SmartDetect Assist™ can help enhance operator awareness to confidently navigate busy work areas.

Description: 544 P-Tier
Key Specs
Net Peak Power1700 rpm
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)166 hp
Net Peak Torque1300 rpm
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)544 lb-ft
Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPSS 4045
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
Cylinders4
Valves Per Cylinder4
Displacement276 cu in.
Net Peak Power1700 rpm
Net Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)166 hp
Gross Peak Power1700 rpm
Gross Peak Power At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)174 hp
Net Peak Torque1300 rpm
Net Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)544 lb-ft
Gross Peak Torque1600 rpm
Gross Peak Torque At Rated RPM (ISO 9249)568 lb-ft
Net Torque Rise47 %
Rated Speed2200 rpm
Fuel System (Electronically Controlled)High-pressure common rail
LubricationFull-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler
AspirationTurbocharged, charge air cooled
Air CleanerUnder-hood dual-element dry type, restriction indicator in cab monitor for service
Cooling
Fan Drive TypeHydraulically driven, proportionally controlled, fan aft coolers
Electrical And Lighting
System Type24 volt with 145-amp alternator
Battery Voltage12 V
Number Of Batteries2
Battery Capacity Per Each950 CCA
Standard Alternator Rating145 amp
Transmission System
TypeCountershaft-type PowerShift™
Torque ConverterSingle stage, single phase
Shift ControlElectronically modulated, adaptive, load and speed dependent
Operator InterfaceSteering-column or joystick-mounted F-N-R and gear-select lever; kick-down button on hydraulic lever
Shift ModesManual/auto (1st–D or 2nd–D); quick-shift button with 2 selectable modes: kick-down or kick-up/down; and 4 clutch cutoff settings
Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter)
Tire Size Used To Measure Travel Speeds20.5 R 25
Range 13.7 mph
Range 27.4 mph
Range 311.5 mph
Range 417.3 mph
Range 524.8 mph
Maximum Forward Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed Without Lockup Torque Converter)
Tire Size Used to Measure Travel Speed20.5 R 25
Range 13.5 mph
Range 27 mph
Range 310.8 mph
Range 416.2 mph
Range 524.8 mph
Maximum Reverse Travel Speeds (Standard 5-Speed With Lockup Torque Converter)
Tire Size Used To Measure Travel Speeds20.5 R 25
Range 13.7 mph
Range 27.8 mph
Range 318.3 mph
Axles And Brakes
Final DrivesHeavy-duty inboard-mounted planetary
Standard Differentials FrontHydraulic locking
Standard Differentials RearConventional
Optional Differentials FrontDual locking
Optional Differentials RearDual locking
Tire Size Used To Measure Oscillation20.5 R 25
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop To Stop24 degrees
Rear Axle Oscillation, Distance Each Direction12 degrees
Service Brakes (ISO 3450)Hydraulically actuated, spring retracted, self-adjusting, inboard sun-shaft mounted, oil cooled, single disc
Parking Brake (ISO 3450)Automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, driveline mounted, sealed wet multi disc
Wheels And Tires
Tire Size Used To Measure20.5 R 25, 1 star L-3 XHA2
Tread Width On Standard Tires76.8 in.
Width Over Tires On Standard Tires100.2 in.
Serviceability
Fuel Tank (With Lockable Cap) Refill Capacity70 gal.
Cooling System Refill Capacity25.7 qt
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Refill Capacity16.5 qt
Engine Oil With Vertical Spin-On Filter Refill Capacity15.3 qt
Transmission Reservoir With Vertical Filter Refill Capacity5.5 gal.
Axle Oil Without Coolers (Front And Rear, Each) Refill Capacity4.4 gal.
Hydraulic Reservoir With Filter Refill Capacity23.9 gal.
Parking Brake Oil (Wet Disc) Refill Capacity10 oz.
Hydraulic System And Steering
Pump Type And System (Loader And Steering)Variable-displacement, axial-piston pump; closed-center, pressure-compensating system
Rated RPM2200 rpm
System Pressure At Max Rated Flow1000 psi
Pump (Steering)Power, fully hydraulic
Max Rated Flow At Rated RPM45 gpm
System Relief Pressure (Loader And Steering)3970 psi
Loader Controls2-function valve, joystick control or fingertip controls, hydraulic-function enable/disable, optional 3rd- and 4th-function valve from Factory. 5th and 6th functions available by Field Kit
Steering Type (ISO 5010)Steering-column-mounted, twist-grip shift lever; quick-shift button on hydraulic lever
Steering Articulation Full Arc Angle80 degrees
Steering Articulation Angle Each Direction40 degrees
Turning Radius (Measured To Centerline Of Outside Tire)16.42 ft, in.
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time6.1 seconds
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time2.2 seconds
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time4.3 seconds
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time12.6 seconds
Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time (High-Lift)6.1 seconds
Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time (High-Lift)2.2 seconds
Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time (High-Lift)4.3 seconds
Hydraulic Total Cycle Time (High-Lift)12.6 seconds

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