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JD544-BLOADER

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ENGINE PERFORMANCE FEATURES ADD VERSATILITY WITH:

105 SAE net hp (106.5 PS) Backhoe
4-wheel drive Sideboom
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1112-,1:V4-,2-, or3-cu.-yd.
~Wo TQROUE buckets or 1%-cu.-yd. multi-
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~ 280 Twin-turbine torque converter with
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~ Power Shift transmission. 4 speeds
240 forward. 2 reverse
Power steering. Articulated frame
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4-wheel power wet-disk brakes and
parking brake
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Inboard planetary final drives
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Single-lever loader control w/automatic
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~r 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Brake-actuated transmission disconnect
ENGINE SPEED-RPM
No-Spin front axle differential
Vandal protection
Roll-over protective structure (ROPS)
wI cab and tinted safety glass

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JD544-B LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
(Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with ICED and SAE Standards, Except where
otherwise noted, specifications are based on a machine equipped with ali standard equipment, 17.5-25, 12-ply loader-tread tires with 1180 Ibs (535.2 kg) CaCI.
solution 'in rear tires, ROPS cab, side counterweights, fuil fuel tank, and 175 lb. (79.4 kg) operator.)

Power (@ 2200 engine rpm): SAE Hydraulic Cylinders: Bore Stroke

Gross 115hp(85.8kW*) Boom, two. . . . . . . . . . . .5.25 in. (133 mm)
22.26 in. (565 mm)
Net 105hp(78.3kW) 106.5 PS Bucket,one. . . . . .. .. . .5.25 in. (133mm) 27.22 in. (691 mm)
Net engine fiywheel power is for an engine equipped with fan, air cleaner, Cylinder rods. . Ground, heat-treated, chrome-plated, polished
water pump, lubricating oil pump, fuei pump, alternator, and muffier. The Boom and bucket cylinder rods. . . . . . . . .2.25 in. (57 mm) dia.
gross engine power is without fan. Flywheel power ratings are under SAE
standard conditions of 500-ft. altitude and 85°F. temperature, and 01N 70 020 Tires:
conditions (non-corrected). No derating is required up to 10,000 It. (3000 m)
altitude. 14-24, 12-ply-rating, grader tread, G2
*In the international system of units (SI), power is expressed in kilowatts
17.5-25, 12-ply rating, loader tread, L2
(kW). 17.5-25, 16-ply-rating, loader tread, L2
17.5-25, 12-ply-rating, rock tread, L3
Engine: John Deere turbocharged diesel, vertical 6-cylinder,
4-stroke cycle. Wheel Treads:
Bore andstroke. .,. .. . ... . .4.19x5in. (106.5x127 mm) Frontandrear 70in.(1.78m)
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414 cu. in. (6784 cm3) Liters
Compression ratio 16.2t01 Capacities U.S.
Maximum torque @ 1400 rpm . . .325 Ib-ft (441Nm) (44.9kg-m) Cooling system 32qt. 30.3
NACC or AMA (U.S. Tax) horsepower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Fuel tank 40gal. 151.4
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure system w/full-flow filter Crankcase 18qt. 17.0
Cooling. . . . . Pressurized w/thermostat and controlled bypass Crankcase, including filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 qt. 18.9
Fan Blower Transmission case and filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 qt. 36.9
Aspirated air cleaner w/restriction indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . Dry Front differential: No-Spin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 qt. 22.7
Electrical system. .. .,. . .12-volt wi alternator Reardifferential 25qt. 23.7
Batteries (2 6 volt) . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve capacity: 420 minutes Loader hydraulic sump 48qt. 45.4

Torque Converter Additional Standard Equipment:

Type Twin-turbine Adjustable cushioned seat
Torque Multiplication 5.15t01 Engine side shields
Front fenders
Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Shift planetary Gauges:
Transmission oil temperature
Forward Speeds mph km/h Transmission oil pressure
1 0-3 0-4.8 Fuel
2 3-7.7 4.8-12 Coolant temperature
3 0-11.2 0-18 Engine oil pressure
4 11.2-25 18-40 Electric hourmeter
Voltmeter
Reverse Speeds Loader hydraulic system indicator
1 0-4 0-6.4 Key switch
2 ..4-10 6.4-16 Pushbutton safety start
Note: Shift from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 4th is automatic. Cigaret lighter
Parking brake warning light and buzzer
Differentials: Transistorized voltage regulator
Front No-Spin Vandal protection
Rear Standard Driving lights
Work lights
Drive Axles. . . . . . . . Inboard-mounted planetary gears to each Flashing and turn signal lights
wheel. Front axle fixed. Rear axle oscillates 22-degree total Horn
(13.5 inches (343 mm) vertical travel at center of tire). Fuel filter
Brakes: Automatic return to dig
Vertical muffler wi rain cap
Service. . p,ower actuated. 4-wheel, inboard-mounted wet disk. Rear bottom guard
Foot-operated by either right or left pedal. Hand grips
Parking. . . . . . . . . . .10x1.5inch (254x38mm) expanding shoe Fixed drawbar
on transmission output shaft. Adjustable, hand-operated, with RapS cab and seat belt
warning light and buzzer. Heater
Antifreeze
Steering. . . Full power steering. Frame articulated 80 degrees Precleaner
by two hydraulic cylinders. Turning radius of 13 feet 10 inches Ether starting aid
(4.22 mI.
Hydraulic Systems:
Loader functions. . . . . .Independent engine-driven vane pump
delivers 44.5 gpm (168.4 I/min) at 600 psi (41.4 bar) (42.2 kgl
cm2) and 2200 engine rpm. 2250-psi (155.1 bar) (158.2 kg/cm2)
relief valve pressure setting.
Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-lever for basic lumber fork.
Dual-lever for fork with clamp. Triple hydraulic valve.
Steering and brakes. . . . . . . . . . . Engine-driven, 8 piston, vari-
able-displacement pump delivers 26 gpm (98.4 I/min) at 2200
engine rpm and 2000 psi (137.9 bar) (140.6 kg/cm2). Maximum
system pressure is 2400 psi (165.5 bar) (168.7 kg/cm2).

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JD544-B LOADER OPERATING INFORMATION

OPERATING BUCKET
INFORMATION Loose materials
General purpose General purpose Multipurpose

Capacity, heaped, SAE 13/4 cu. yd. 2 cu. yd. 3 cu. yd. 13/4 cu. yd.
(1.34 m3) (1.53 m3) (2.29 m3) (1.34 m3)

Capacity, struck, SAE 1.42 cu. yd. 1.64 cu. yd. 2.49 cu. yd. 1.34 cu. yd.
(1.09 m3) (1.25 m3) (1.9 m3) (1.03 m3)
Bucket width 92 in. 96 in. 96 in. 96 in.
(2.34 m) (2.44 m) (2.44 m) (2.44 m)

Bucket weight 1470 lb. 1545 lb. 1920 lb. 2265 lb.
j (667 kg) (701 kg) (871 kg) (1027 kg)
Breakout force, J732C 17,885 lb. 17,250 lb. 13.665 lb. 15,475 lb.
SAE Standard using bucket (80.16 kN) (77.32 kN) (61.25 kN) (69.36 kN)
(8113 kg) (7825 kg) (6198 kg) (7019 kg)
j hinge pin as pivot point
Tipping load, straight 16,395 lb. 16,085 lb. 15,760 lb. 15,070 lb.
I (7437 kg) (7296 kg) (7149 kg) (6836 kg)

I Tipping load, 40-deg. 14,200 lb.

(6441 kg)
13,920 lb.
(6314 kg)
13,585 lb.
(6162 kg)
12,930 lb.
(5865 kg)
full turn, SAE
Turning clearance, 32 ft. 6 in. 32 ft. 9 in. 32 ft. 10 in. 32ft. 11 in.
outside bucket (9.9 m) (9.98 m) (10.02 m) (10.05 m)
Loader operating weight 21,775 lb. 21,850 lb. 22,225 lb. 22,655 lb.
(9877 kg) (9911 kg) (10090 kg) (10285 kg)

Maximum recommended material weight, lb. per cu. yd. (kg/m3)

All standard equipment and 13/4 cu. yd. 2 cu. yd. 3 cu. yd. 13/4 cu. yd
17 .5-25, 12-ply-rating tires (1.34 m3) (1.53 m3) (2.29 m3) (1.34 m3)
General Purpose General Purpose Loose Materials Multipurpose
Loader less cab or canopy 2825 2420 1565 2495
(1676) (1436) (928) (1480)

Loader with canopy 2955 2530 1635 2620

(1753) (1501) (970) (1554)
Loader with cab 3035 2600 1685 2700
(1801) (1543) (1000) (1602)
Loader with cab and fluid 3375 2895 1880 3030
(2002) (1718) (1115) (1798)

Loader with cab, fluid 3570 3060 1990 3220

and side weights (2118) (1815) (1181) (1910)

Adjustments to operating weights and tipping loads:

Loader
Add ( + ) or deduct ( - ) lb. (kg) as Operating Tipping Load, Tipping Load, 40-deg.
indicated for loader equipped with: Weight Straight Full Turn, SAE
Less ROPS cab -950 lb. -850 lb. - 785 lb.
(431 kg) (386 kg) (356 kg)
-320 lb. -310 lb. - 280 lb.
ROPS canopy in lieu of ROPS cab
(145 kg) (141 kg) (127 kg)

Less side counterweights - 460 lb. -910 lb. - 760 lb.

(209 kg) (413 kg) (345 kg)
-355 lb. -235 lb. -205 lb.
14-24, 12-ply-rating, grader tread tires
(161 kg) (107 kg) (93 kg)

Less CaCI2 in rear tires -1180 lb. -1535 lb. -1340 lb.
(535 kg) (696 kg) (608 kg)

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JD544-B LOADER DIMENSIONS

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CAB

CANOPY

10 ft. 2 in.
(3.08 m)
10 II. 1 in.
(3.07 m)
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(99 mm)
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Special Equipment: DIMENSIONS

Rear axle disconnect BUCKET CAPACITIES
RapS canopy and seat belt A B C
Instrument panel cover w/lock
RapS quiet cab 1314 cu. yd. bucket 34.7 in. 8ft.9.8in. 19ft.3in.
Reverse warning alarm (882 mm) (2.69 m) (5.85 m)
Triple loader hydraulic valve 8 ft. 8.9 in.
Bucket teeth 2 cu. yd. bucket 35.6 in. 19 ft. 4 in.
Engine coolant heater (904 mm) (2.66m) (5.88 m)
Side counterweights 42.2 in. 8ft.2.3in. 20 ft. 2 in.
Splash guard for fenders 3 cu. yd. bucket
Front bottom guard (1070 mm) (2.50 m) (6.12 m)
License plate bracket 1 % cu. yd. multipurpose 38.0 in. 8ft.1.3in. 20 ft. 2 in.
Defroster fan (965 mm) (2.46 m) (6.15 m)
Automatic boom height control
SMVemblem
Auxiliarycutting edges

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