544K-II Mid-Size Wheel Loader

Enabled by a John Deere PowerTech™ 6.8L 6-cylinder engine, 189L/min hydraulic flow (maximum rated), up to 10,115kg breakout force, 40 degrees of articulation in each direction, 5.0m turning radius, and a maximum travel speed of 40km/h, the John Deere 544K-II Wheel Loader will help you take your operation to the next level.

Our FT4/Stage IV diesels deliver the best combination of performance, efficiency, and reliability. They employ field-proven cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), easy-to-maintain high-uptime exhaust filters, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Automate your job efficiency; Auto-idle applies the brakes and automatically reduces engine speed to help conserve fuel after an operator-determined period of inactivity, while Auto shutdown turns off the engine after extended idleness. Rear-axle disconnect on the 524K and 544K disengages power when not needed, reducing fuel consumption and tyre wear, and helping to smooth the ride during roading or transport.

Operators will appreciate the comfort offered by a spacious and quiet cab that boasts plenty of legroom and fatigue beating ergonomics, including convenience features such as seat mounted loader controls. Brake and throttle pedals are positioned to allow plenty of legroom and easy entrance and exit. Adjustable automotive-style louvers provide effective airflow to keep the glass clear and the pressurised cab comfortable.

Low effort push-button control of machine functions and status information is available via the sealed-switch module (SSM), including keyless-start security system requiring a numeric pass code (if enabled).

Optional rearview camera plus radar object-detection system (emits an audible alert for extra awareness in tight quarters and high-traffic areas), or rearview camera only displays the activity behind the machine on the LCD screen.

The 544K’s new standard five-speed transmission with lockup torque converter in gears 2–5 increases acceleration, speeds cycles, and optimises power and fuel efficiency during transport, roading, and ramp climbing. Smart-Shift ensures that gear changes are smooth as silk, regardless of whether the bucket is empty or fully loaded – you won’t find a smoother-shifting loader. Attain forward travel speeds up to 36Km/h.

Automatic differential lock engages as soon as a tyre begins to slip. It’s ideal for inexperienced operators or
applications requiring high traction, such as stockpiling silage, plowing snow, and handling pipe.

Vertical spin-on filters allow quick, no-spill changes. 500, 2,000, and 4,000 hour engine, transmission, and hydraulic oil-change intervals help reduce operating costs.

Conveniently located, easy-to-read sight gauges and see-through reservoirs let you check transmission, hydraulic, coolant, and windshield waster fluid levels at a glance to support cost efficient daily service checks.

Lockable master electrical-disconnect switch, cab circuit breaker, and remote-start terminals are enclosed beneath the right-side step, for ground-level convenience.

Standard near-parallel lift z-bar linkage provides up to 2.82m 45 degrees dump clearance, while an upgrade to High-Lift linkage offers an additional 306mm / 12 inches height (3.17m clearance), and 0.93m reach at full height.

John Deere’s patented Powerllel™ linkage offers both powerful digging forces and parallel lift – an innovative design that allows load forces to work with, not against, the boom. Impressive torque throughout the entire dump and rollback range enables Powerllel loaders to excel at a wide variety of material-handling tasks.

John Deere K-Series wheel loaders are equally at home loading trucks and clearing debris on a development construction site, handling feed and fertiliser for large agricultural operations, handling ore and waste materials on a mine site, or moving logs and loading mulch for forestry operations.