Machinery ·John Deere ·Wheel Loader
John Deere 544J
The John Deere 544J is a wheel loader built by John Deere. Most units reaching the used market were built around 2005. It is very common in the North American used market. About 73% of units have an enclosed cab, 87% of those with air conditioning. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 92). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Size class | 100-150 hp |
| Built around | 2005 |
| Used-market presence | very common |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 73% of units |
| Air conditioning | 87% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 92 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS w AC 64% OROPS 27% EROPS 9% |
|---|---|
| Forks | Yes 100% |
| Ride control | Yes 100% |
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 98% 3 Valve 2% |
| Tyre size | 20.5 99% 23.5 1% 26.5 0% |
| Coupler | Manual 77% Hydraulic 23% |
| Differential | Standard 99% No Spin 1% |
| Steering | Conventional 100% |
Other John Deere 544 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 544A | 100-150 hp | 1972 | known | 57% |
| John Deere 544B | 100-150 hp | 1978 | common | 56% |
| John Deere 544 | 75-100 hp | 1979 | common | 52% |
| John Deere 544C | 100-150 hp | 1983 | common | 52% |
| John Deere 544E | 100-150 hp | 1989 | common | 66% |
| John Deere 544ETC | 100-150 hp | 1990 | rare | — |
| John Deere 544ELL | 100-150 hp | 1992 | rare | — |
| John Deere 544GLL | 100-150 hp | 1994 | rare | — |
| John Deere 544G | 100-150 hp | 1995 | very common | 62% |
| John Deere 544GTC | 100-150 hp | 1996 | known | 92% |
| John Deere 544H | 100-150 hp | 1999 | very common | 64% |
| John Deere 544HHigh Lift | 100-150 hp | 2002 | rare | — |
| John Deere 544JHighLift | 100-150 hp | 2004 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 930 | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1977 | very common | 64% |
| Caterpillar IT28G | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1999 | very common | 86% |
| Caterpillar 928G | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1999 | very common | 76% |
| Caterpillar 936 | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1985 | very common | 68% |
| Caterpillar IT28B | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1990 | very common | 83% |
| Caterpillar 936E | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1989 | common | 78% |
| Case 621B | Case | 100-150 hp | 1996 | common | 62% |
| Komatsu WA250-1 | Komatsu | 100-150 hp | 1994 | common | 59% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.