Deere544D–644E loaders: buckets, couplers and hydraulic circuits

The 544D–644E comparison includes different engines, loader buckets and coupler arrangements. The original rows below retain those distinctions. Deere's544E and544E-H documents also separate steering, loader and brake hydraulics. Use the circuit-specific figure and the installed bucket configuration; a common 544 designation does not make every pressure or tipping load interchangeable.

544E has separate hydraulic limits

The 544E specification gives its gear pump's flow at a stated test pressure and engine speed. Loader relief, maximum steering pressure and the brake/pilot-system limit are separate entries. A steering complaint cannot be assessed by substituting the loader-relief number for the steering setting.

The brake supply uses an axial-piston pump; the loader-and-steering supply uses a gear pump.

The same544E sheet lists conventional front and rear differentials as standard. Front hydraulic lock, front NoSPIN and hydraulic locks on both axles appear as alternatives. Four-wheel drive therefore does not identify the differential arrangement.

Its four-forward/three-reverse countershaft transmission also differs from the two-reverse-speed D-series entries in the historical comparison.

Manufacturer: 544E specification,PDF1.

Bucket selection changes the tipping calculation

Deere's544E operating table gives excavating, stockpiling and multipurpose buckets separate columns. Adding an edge or spillguard changes the listed bucket package. Its selection graph uses loose-material weight and distinguishes a specified loader from machines with different tyre ballast or counterweight arrangements.

The largest bucket volume in that graph is not a universal operating-load limit.

The adjustment schedule keeps machine weight, straight tipping load and full-turn tipping load in separate columns. Tyres, calcium-chloride ballast, bucket teeth, canopy substitution and counterweights each affect those quantities differently. Apply the matching configuration entry before choosing a bucket for a material.

Keep the manufacturer's restrictions on combining ballast and counterweights with that entry.

Manufacturer: 544E bucket-selection graph and operating adjustments,PDF2–3.

The combined archive contains more than one 544 edition

The file labeled544E with coupler opens with a 115 hp cover, but its following544E-H sheets specify 125 hp with a 6359T engine. The interior sheet is dated September 1989 and replaces a November 1988 page. Those headings prevent assigning the 125 hp entry to every 544E coupler machine.

The source filename alone does not settle the engine or equipment version.

Those544E-H pages list return-to-dig and boom-height control as options. Their operating table specifies tyres, cab, full fuel and an operator before giving bucket-dependent weights. Verify those fitted options and that measurement basis when matching a machine to the table.

The twelve-model reference rows remain separate from this particular archived configuration.

Manufacturer: Combined544E/544E-H archive,PDF1–4.

Bucket
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.51 ft	9.16 ft	9.37 ft	9.36 ft	9.37 ft	9.64 ft	9.67 ft	9.43 ft	9.41 ft	9.75 ft	9.77 ft	9.64 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2 yd3	2.13 yd3	1.75 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.25 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3.25 yd3	3.25 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.64 yd3	1.77 yd3	1.5 yd3	2.12 yd3	2.12 yd3	2.25 yd3	1.88 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.52 yd3	2.78 yd3	2.78 yd3
Bucket Width	8.01 ft	8.37 ft	7.94 ft	8.37 ft	8.37 ft	8.47 ft	8.37 ft	8.47 ft	8.47 ft	8.73 ft	9.13 ft	9.13 ft
Breakout Force	20,520 lb	22,491 lb	25,115 lb	20,558 lb	22,207 lb	30,298 lb	30,768 lb	27,593 lb	29,404 lb	24,430 lb	37,073 lb	35,098 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Ground Clearance	544D: 1.44 ft; 544E: 1.28 ft; 544E w/ Coupler: 1.28 ft; 544EH: 1.5 ft; 544GH: 1.45 ft; 624E: 1.48 ft; 624EH: 1.48 ft; 624GH: 1.43 ft; 644D: 1.69 ft; 644E: 1.65 ft; 644E w/ Coupler: 1.65 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	20.5 ft	22.58 ft	22.45 ft	22.68 ft	22.68 ft	24.12 ft	24.09 ft	24.28 ft	24.32 ft	23.08 ft	25.2 ft	25.4 ft
Width Over Tires	7.45 ft	7.94 ft	7.76 ft	7.94 ft	7.94 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.37 ft	8.55 ft	8.71 ft	8.71 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.08 ft	10.31 ft	10.31 ft	10.54 ft	10.58 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.83 ft	10.5 ft	11.16 ft	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	8.5 ft	9.51 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.59 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.98 ft	12.21 ft	12.21 ft	12.44 ft	12.44 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.67 ft	13.13 ft	13.17 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.94 ft	2.8 ft	2.66 ft	3.04 ft	3.03 ft	2.95 ft	2.92 ft	3.09 ft	3.17 ft	3.07 ft	3.09 ft	3.23 ft

Engine
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	6-414T	6059T	6359T	6359T	6059T	6068T	6414T	6414T	6068T	6-466T	6466T	6076T
Net Power	115 hp	115 hp	115 hp	125 hp	125 hp	135 hp	135 hp	150 hp	150 hp	155 hp	160 hp	160 hp
Gross Power	122 hp	120 hp	120 hp	130 hp	130 hp	141 hp	141 hp	156 hp	161 hp	165 hp	168 hp	168 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	352 lb-ft	343 lb-ft	343 lb-ft	372 lb-ft	373 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	455 lb-ft	480 lb-ft	510 lb-ft	510 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	466 cu in	466 cu in	466 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged

Operational
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Operating Weight	22,660 lb	23,618 lb	23,041 lb	23,384 lb	23,677 lb	27,567 lb	27,661 lb	27,913 lb	27,435 lb	29,320 lb	34,108 lb	34,948 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal	55 gal	55 gal	55 gal	57.6 gal	55 gal	55 gal	55 gal	65.8 gal	67 gal	75 gal	75.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16.2 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal	6.4 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	25.1 gal	30.4 gal	30.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	7.4 gal	7.6 gal	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	3 gal	2.7 gal	3 gal	3 gal	9.8 gal	3.7 gal	3.5 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	7.4 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	16,210 lb	14,872 lb	16,660 lb	17,496 lb	17,895 lb	21,350 lb	20,915 lb	21,290 lb	21,205 lb	25,210 lb	27,181 lb	25,951 lb
Turning Radius	14.6 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.2 ft	16.3 ft	16.8 ft	16.8 ft	16.8 ft	16.9 ft	16.5 ft	17.8 ft	17.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	95 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	95 amps	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	22 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25	17.5-25	15.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	20.5-25	20.5-25	20.5-25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Transmission Type	Power shift Planetary	Powershift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift w/ Torque Converter	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift with Torque Converter	Power shift planetary	Power Shift	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	27.9 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	25.4 mph	23.8 mph	24.3 mph	25.4 mph	25.4 mph	23 mph	27.3 mph	25.5 mph	25.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.9 mph	17.2 mph	17.2 mph	17.9 mph	16.9 mph	15.2 mph	16 mph	16 mph	15.2 mph	8.2 mph	16.4 mph	16.4 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Relief Valve Setting	2,625 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,625 psi	2,850 psi	2,850 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	49.2 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	57 gpm	57 gpm	57 gpm	61 gpm	63 gpm	65.5 gpm	65.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.7 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	6.1 sec	6.2 sec	6.2 sec
Dump Time	1.9 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	2 sec	1.8 sec	1.8 sec
Lower Time	4.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	4.3 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear type pump	Gear Pump	Gear	Gear	Gear Type	Gear Pump	Gear	Gear	Gear type , open -center system	Gear type pump	Gear	Gear

42 figures differ between the versions of the 544D to 644E w/ Coupler, in the table below
What changes	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.51 ft	9.16 ft	9.37 ft	9.36 ft	9.37 ft	9.64 ft	9.67 ft	9.43 ft	9.41 ft	9.75 ft	9.77 ft	9.64 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2 yd3	2.13 yd3	1.75 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.5 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.25 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3 yd3	3.25 yd3	3.25 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.64 yd3	1.77 yd3	1.5 yd3	2.12 yd3	2.12 yd3	2.25 yd3	1.88 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.63 yd3	2.52 yd3	2.78 yd3	2.78 yd3
Bucket Width	8.01 ft	8.37 ft	7.94 ft	8.37 ft	8.37 ft	8.47 ft	8.37 ft	8.47 ft	8.47 ft	8.73 ft	9.13 ft	9.13 ft
Breakout Force	20,520 lb	22,491 lb	25,115 lb	20,558 lb	22,207 lb	30,298 lb	30,768 lb	27,593 lb	29,404 lb	24,430 lb	37,073 lb	35,098 lb
Ground Clearance	544D: 1.44 ft; 544E: 1.28 ft; 544E w/ Coupler: 1.28 ft; 544EH: 1.5 ft; 544GH: 1.45 ft; 624E: 1.48 ft; 624EH: 1.48 ft; 624GH: 1.43 ft; 644D: 1.69 ft; 644E: 1.65 ft; 644E w/ Coupler: 1.65 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	20.5 ft	22.58 ft	22.45 ft	22.68 ft	22.68 ft	24.12 ft	24.09 ft	24.28 ft	24.32 ft	23.08 ft	25.2 ft	25.4 ft
Width Over Tires	7.45 ft	7.94 ft	7.76 ft	7.94 ft	7.94 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.37 ft	8.55 ft	8.71 ft	8.71 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.08 ft	10.31 ft	10.31 ft	10.54 ft	10.58 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.83 ft	10.5 ft	11.16 ft	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	8.5 ft	9.51 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.59 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.98 ft	12.21 ft	12.21 ft	12.44 ft	12.44 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.67 ft	13.13 ft	13.17 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.94 ft	2.8 ft	2.66 ft	3.04 ft	3.03 ft	2.95 ft	2.92 ft	3.09 ft	3.17 ft	3.07 ft	3.09 ft	3.23 ft
Engine Model	6-414T	6059T	6359T	6359T	6059T	6068T	6414T	6414T	6068T	6-466T	6466T	6076T
Net Power	115 hp	115 hp	115 hp	125 hp	125 hp	135 hp	135 hp	150 hp	150 hp	155 hp	160 hp	160 hp
Gross Power	122 hp	120 hp	120 hp	130 hp	130 hp	141 hp	141 hp	156 hp	161 hp	165 hp	168 hp	168 hp
Max Torque	352 lb-ft	343 lb-ft	343 lb-ft	372 lb-ft	373 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	448 lb-ft	455 lb-ft	480 lb-ft	510 lb-ft	510 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	466 cu in	466 cu in	466 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Operating Weight	22,660 lb	23,618 lb	23,041 lb	23,384 lb	23,677 lb	27,567 lb	27,661 lb	27,913 lb	27,435 lb	29,320 lb	34,108 lb	34,948 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal	55 gal	55 gal	55 gal	57.6 gal	55 gal	55 gal	55 gal	65.8 gal	67 gal	75 gal	75.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16.2 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal	6.4 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	25.1 gal	30.4 gal	30.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	5.1 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.4 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	7.4 gal	7.6 gal	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	2.6 gal	3 gal	2.7 gal	3 gal	3 gal	9.8 gal	3.7 gal	3.5 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	7.4 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	5.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	16,210 lb	14,872 lb	16,660 lb	17,496 lb	17,895 lb	21,350 lb	20,915 lb	21,290 lb	21,205 lb	25,210 lb	27,181 lb	25,951 lb
Turning Radius	14.6 ft	16.3 ft	16.3 ft	16.2 ft	16.3 ft	16.8 ft	16.8 ft	16.8 ft	16.9 ft	16.5 ft	17.8 ft	17.8 ft
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	95 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	95 amps	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	22 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	22 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25	17.5-25	15.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	17.5-25	20.5-25	20.5-25	20.5-25
Transmission Type	Power shift Planetary	Powershift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift w/ Torque Converter	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift with Torque Converter	Power shift planetary	Power Shift	Power Shift
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	27.9 mph	24.6 mph	24.6 mph	25.4 mph	23.8 mph	24.3 mph	25.4 mph	25.4 mph	23 mph	27.3 mph	25.5 mph	25.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.9 mph	17.2 mph	17.2 mph	17.9 mph	16.9 mph	15.2 mph	16 mph	16 mph	15.2 mph	8.2 mph	16.4 mph	16.4 mph
Relief Valve Setting	2,625 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,750 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi	2,625 psi	2,850 psi	2,850 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	49.2 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	46.3 gpm	57 gpm	57 gpm	57 gpm	61 gpm	63 gpm	65.5 gpm	65.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.7 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	6.1 sec	6.2 sec	6.2 sec
Dump Time	1.9 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.4 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	1.7 sec	2 sec	1.8 sec	1.8 sec
Lower Time	4.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.2 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec	4.3 sec	3.5 sec	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear type pump	Gear Pump	Gear	Gear	Gear Type	Gear Pump	Gear	Gear	Gear type , open -center system	Gear type pump	Gear	Gear

Ratios
Figure	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.1	4.9	5.0	5.3	5.3	4.9	4.9	5.4	5.5	5.3	4.7	4.6
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.43 gpm	0.40 gpm	0.40 gpm	0.37 gpm	0.37 gpm	0.42 gpm	0.42 gpm	0.38 gpm	0.41 gpm	0.41 gpm	0.41 gpm	0.41 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.43 gal	0.48 gal	0.48 gal	0.44 gal	0.46 gal	0.41 gal	0.41 gal	0.37 gal	0.44 gal	0.43 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal

Forum-topic counts — Public equipment forums, including Heavy Equipment Forums, have 53 wheel loader threads whose titles name John Deere and the 544E, 544, 624E, 624 line that the 544D, 544E, 544E w/ Coupler, 544EH belongs to (no title names the exact model). Sorting the title words into topics, the most common are brakes and steering (7), hydraulics (5), transmission and drive (5). Titles count under every topic they mention, so this shows what owners ask about, not how often the machine fails
Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
brakes and steering	7	13%
hydraulics	5	9%
transmission and drive	5	9%

Dated listing figures — On 2026-09-24, MachineryTrader listed 17 John Deere wheel loader listings under these names on this page; the figures are from the first page of results
Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
544D	Listed: 2; Model years: 1986 to 1988; Lowest asking: $28,000; Highest asking: $28,000; Median asking: $28,000
544E	13	1988 to 1993	$16,000	$38,997	$24,022	15,922
624E	2	1988 to 1990	$29,500	$33,679	$31,590	8,523,082 (earlier listing field;implausible displayed hours,not verified machine hours)

Original comparison scope
Compared model configurations	12
Recorded differing-figure count	42

Reports from older loader generations

The544E comparison concerns the gear-pump loader/steering circuit and its separate brake/pilot supply. The linked544A,544C,544K,624K and644J accounts identify other generations; their symptoms are not diagnoses for this544E circuit.

These named544A/544C,624K and644J reports concern their own machines. They do not establish a common fault across the loader configurations in this comparison.

Dated loader forum and listing sample — Original forum and listing observations
Public equipment forums, including Heavy Equipment Forums, have 53 wheel loader threads whose titles name John Deere and the 544E, 544, 624E, 624 line that the 544D, 544E, 544E w/ Coupler, 544EH belongs to (no title names the exact model). Sorting the title words into topics, the most common are brakes and steering (7), hydraulics (5), transmission and drive (5). Titles count under every topic they mention, so this shows what owners ask about, not how often the machine fails
The most recent matching threads:
Deere 624 Glow Plug Relay (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-01-30)
1988 John Deere 544 E Hydraulics Come And Go (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-02-25)
John Deere 544e Fork Lift Cyl Question (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-01-12)
John Deere 544e ZF Transmission Problems (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-12-17)
Linked threads are other people's discussions; a title naming the model does not show its fault is common
Used market for the 544D to 644E w/ Coupler
On 2026-09-24, MachineryTrader listed 17 John Deere wheel loader listings under these names on this page; the figures are from the first page of results

Earlier source and database dates
Reference record	2026-09-24
Published-history source record	2026-09-25
Historical CPSC observation	As of 2026-09-24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database has no recall that names John Deere together with the wheel loader 544D, 544E, 544E w/ Coupler, 544EH.

Sources for this page

Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 544D
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 544E
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 544E w/ Coupler
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 544EH
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 544GH
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 624E
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 624E w/ Coupler
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 624EH
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 624GH
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 644D
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 644E
Reference site RitchieSpecs: John Deere 644E w/ Coupler

Deere544D–644E loaders: buckets, couplers and hydraulic circuits: Configuration records

544D

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.51 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.64 yd3
Bucket Width	8.01 ft
Breakout Force	20,520 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.44 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	20.5 ft
Width Over Tires	7.45 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.08 ft
Wheelbase	8.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.98 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.94 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6-414T
Net Power	115 hp
Gross Power	122 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	352 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	22,660 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16.2 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	16,210 lb
Turning Radius	14.6 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power shift Planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	27.9 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.9 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,625 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	49.2 gpm
Raise Time	5.7 sec
Dump Time	1.9 sec
Lower Time	4.2 sec
Pump Type	Gear type pump

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544E

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.16 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.13 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.77 yd3
Bucket Width	8.37 ft
Breakout Force	22,491 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.28 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	22.58 ft
Width Over Tires	7.94 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.31 ft
Wheelbase	9.51 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.21 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.8 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6059T
Net Power	115 hp
Gross Power	120 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	343 lb-ft
Displacement	359 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	23,618 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	14,872 lb
Turning Radius	16.3 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	17.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,750 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	46.3 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	Gear Pump
Additional specifications
Original 544E Hydraulic Circuit Scope	Loader relief2750psi;maximum steering2600psi;brake/pilot2300psi;loader/steering gear pump, brake/pilot axial-piston pump [source]
Original 544E Bucket Selection Basis	Separate excavating/stockpiling/multipurpose packages and straight/fullturn tipping;tyre ballast,counterweights and canopy alter operating basis [source]

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544E w/ Coupler

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.37 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	1.75 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.5 yd3
Bucket Width	7.94 ft
Breakout Force	25,115 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.28 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	22.45 ft
Width Over Tires	7.76 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.31 ft
Wheelbase	9.52 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.21 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.66 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6359T
Net Power	115 hp
Gross Power	120 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	343 lb-ft
Displacement	359 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	23,041 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	16,660 lb
Turning Radius	16.3 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	15.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	17.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,750 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	46.3 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	Gear

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544EH

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.36 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.5 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.12 yd3
Bucket Width	8.37 ft
Breakout Force	20,558 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.5 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	22.68 ft
Width Over Tires	7.94 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.54 ft
Wheelbase	9.52 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.44 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.04 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6359T
Net Power	125 hp
Gross Power	130 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	372 lb-ft
Displacement	359 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	23,384 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	17,496 lb
Turning Radius	16.2 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	25.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	17.9 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,750 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	46.3 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	Gear
Additional specifications
September1989 DKSMP1108 Measurement Basis	125net hp6359T;20.5-25L2tyres,lift hooks,two batteries,ROPS cab,fullfuel,175lb80kgoperator;archive opens with different115hp544E cover [source]

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544GH

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.37 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.5 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.12 yd3
Bucket Width	8.37 ft
Breakout Force	22,207 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	22.68 ft
Width Over Tires	7.94 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.58 ft
Wheelbase	9.52 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.44 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.03 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6059T
Net Power	125 hp
Gross Power	130 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	373 lb-ft
Displacement	359 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Operational
Operating Weight	23,677 lb
Fuel Capacity	57.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	17,895 lb
Turning Radius	16.3 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift w/ Torque Converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	23.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.9 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,750 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	46.3 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.4 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	Gear Type

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624E

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.64 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.63 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.25 yd3
Bucket Width	8.47 ft
Breakout Force	30,298 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.48 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.12 ft
Width Over Tires	8.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.73 ft
Wheelbase	9.95 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.77 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.95 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068T
Net Power	135 hp
Gross Power	141 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	420 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	27,567 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	21,350 lb
Turning Radius	16.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	57 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear Pump

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624E w/ Coupler

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.67 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.25 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.88 yd3
Bucket Width	8.37 ft
Breakout Force	30,768 lb
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.09 ft
Width Over Tires	8.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.73 ft
Wheelbase	9.95 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.77 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.92 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6414T
Net Power	135 hp
Gross Power	141 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	420 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	27,661 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	20,915 lb
Turning Radius	16.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.7 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	25.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	57 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear

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624EH

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.43 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.63 yd3
Bucket Width	8.47 ft
Breakout Force	27,593 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.48 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.28 ft
Width Over Tires	8.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.73 ft
Wheelbase	9.95 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.77 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.09 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6414T
Net Power	150 hp
Gross Power	156 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	448 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	27,913 lb
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	21,290 lb
Turning Radius	16.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	25.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	57 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear

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624GH

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.41 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.63 yd3
Bucket Width	8.47 ft
Breakout Force	29,404 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.43 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.32 ft
Width Over Tires	8.37 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.83 ft
Wheelbase	9.95 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.77 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.17 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6068T
Net Power	150 hp
Gross Power	161 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	455 lb-ft
Displacement	414 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Operational
Operating Weight	27,435 lb
Fuel Capacity	65.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	7.4 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	21,205 lb
Turning Radius	16.9 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift with Torque Converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	23 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	61 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear type , open -center system

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644D

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.75 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.52 yd3
Bucket Width	8.73 ft
Breakout Force	24,430 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	23.08 ft
Width Over Tires	8.55 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.5 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.67 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.07 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6-466T
Net Power	155 hp
Gross Power	165 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	480 lb-ft
Displacement	466 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	29,320 lb
Fuel Capacity	67 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	25.1 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.4 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	25,210 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Tire Size	20.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power shift planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	27.3 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	8.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,625 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	63 gpm
Raise Time	6.1 sec
Dump Time	2 sec
Lower Time	4.3 sec
Pump Type	Gear type pump

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644E

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.77 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.25 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.78 yd3
Bucket Width	9.13 ft
Breakout Force	37,073 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.65 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.2 ft
Width Over Tires	8.71 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.13 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.09 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6466T
Net Power	160 hp
Gross Power	168 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	510 lb-ft
Displacement	466 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	34,108 lb
Fuel Capacity	75 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	27,181 lb
Turning Radius	17.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	20.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.7 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	25.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.4 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,850 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	65.5 gpm
Raise Time	6.2 sec
Dump Time	1.8 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear

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644E w/ Coupler

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.64 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.25 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.78 yd3
Bucket Width	9.13 ft
Breakout Force	35,098 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.65 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25.4 ft
Width Over Tires	8.71 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.17 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.23 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6076T
Net Power	160 hp
Gross Power	168 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	510 lb-ft
Displacement	466 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	34,948 lb
Fuel Capacity	75.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Static Tipping Weight	25,951 lb
Turning Radius	17.8 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Tire Size	20.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	25.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.4 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,850 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	65.5 gpm
Raise Time	6.2 sec
Dump Time	1.8 sec
Lower Time	3.5 sec
Pump Type	Gear

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Compare John Deere 544D, 544E, 544E w/ Coupler, 544EH, 544GH, 624E, 624E w/ Coupler, 624EH, 624GH, 644D, 644E, 644E w/ Coupler

Dimensions and weight
Specification	544D	544E	544E w/ Coupler	544EH	544GH	624E	624E w/ Coupler	624EH	624GH	644D	644E	644E w/ Coupler
Length With Bucket On Ground	20.5 ft	22.58 ft	22.45 ft	22.68 ft	22.68 ft	24.12 ft	24.09 ft	24.28 ft	24.32 ft	23.08 ft	25.2 ft	25.4 ft
Width Over Tires	7.45 ft	7.94 ft	7.76 ft	7.94 ft	7.94 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.17 ft	8.37 ft	8.55 ft	8.71 ft	8.71 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.08 ft	10.31 ft	10.31 ft	10.54 ft	10.58 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.73 ft	10.83 ft	10.5 ft	11.16 ft	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	8.5 ft	9.51 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.52 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.59 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.98 ft	12.21 ft	12.21 ft	12.44 ft	12.44 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.77 ft	12.67 ft	13.13 ft	13.17 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.94 ft	2.8 ft	2.66 ft	3.04 ft	3.03 ft	2.95 ft	2.92 ft	3.09 ft	3.17 ft	3.07 ft	3.09 ft	3.23 ft

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