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John Deere 544B

John Deere 544B tractor
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The John Deere 544B is a wheel loader produced from 1974 to 1980. It features a John Deere 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 115 hp gross and 105 hp net power. The loader has a 4-speed power shift transmission with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears. It includes four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, articulated power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The loader is equipped with a four-post ROPS with canopy, with a cab option available. Hydraulics are open center type with 2250 psi pressure and 44.5 gpm pump flow. Dimensions include a 94.5 inch wheelbase, 228 inch length, and operating weight of 21510 lbs. Tires are industrial size 17.5-25 or 14.00-24 front and rear. Electrical system includes an alternator and two 12-volt batteries. The front-end loader attachment has a breakout force of 17795 lbs, 45° dump angle, 33.4 inch reach, and 88 inch bucket width.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 544B

Power

Engine (net):105 hp (78.3 kW)
Engine (gross):115 hp (85.8 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:17.5-25, 14.00-24
Industrial front:17.5-25, 14.00-24

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Torque:325 lb-ft (440.7 Nm)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:40 gal (151.4 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Power (net):105 hp (78.3 kW)
Displacement:414 ci (6.8 L)
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Power (gross):115 hp (85.8 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

Height

Cab:122 inches (309 cm)
ROPS:117 inches (297 cm)
Exhaust:121 inches (307 cm)

Dimensions

Length:228 inches (579 cm)
Wheelbase:94.5 inches (240 cm)
Rear tread:70 inches (177 cm)
Front tread:70 inches (177 cm)
Ground clearance:14.5 inches (36 cm)
Operating weight:21510 lbs (9756 kg)

Electrical

Batteries:2
Battery CCA:625
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:44.5 gpm (168.4 lpm)
Steering flow:26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm)
Steering press.:2350 psi (162.0 bar)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS with canopy. Cab optional.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:inboard planetary

Production

Type:Wheel Loader
Years produced:1974 - 1980

Attachments

Dump angle:45°
Bucket width:88 inches (223 cm)
Reach (dumped):33.4 inches (84 cm)
Height (at pin):134.5 inches (341 cm)
Clearance (dumped):107.4 inches (272 cm)
Loader breakout force:17795 lbs (8071 kg)
Rollback (ground line):42°

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:4 forward and 2 reverse

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