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John Deere Construction & Forestry - 544K-II Wheel Loaders

Built on the highly reliable platform of their predecessors, these models are loaded with even more customer-inspired productivity- and uptime-increasing features. John Deere PowerTech™ EPT Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV diesels provide generous displacement, power, and lugging ability. Daily checks and maintenance access are even easier. And all new K-Series-II Loaders come with a standard five-speed transmission, a new adaptive clutch cutoff, and new axles with brake retractors that will improve productivity while providing up to 10-percent fuel savings compared to previous K-Series models.

Specs

Key Specifications
Net Power 121 kW (163 hp)
Bucket Capacity 2.1 – 4.0 m³ (2.75 – 5.25 cu. yd.)
Operating Weight 13 217 kg (29,138 lb.)
Breakout Force 10 115 kg (22,300 lb.)