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John Deere 540A vs John Deere 544A
Verdict: John Deere 540A vs John Deere 544A
The John Deere 540A and the John Deere 544A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 104 hp. John Deere 540A is the lighter machine (5,828 kg vs 9,365 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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John Deere
94
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Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
104 hp
104 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Power shift transmission with torque converter. Automatic shift between 1-2 and 3-4.Reference
Factories
Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic frontReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
77.6 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.4 LReference
5.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
77.6 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
325.4 NmReference
325.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
36.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
28.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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151.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
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Capacities
Fuel
159.0 LReference
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Front diff.
30.3 LReference
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Rear axle
17.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
159.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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106.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
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137.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
262 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
5828 kgReference
9365 kgReference
Front tire
18.4-26Reference
15.5-25Reference
Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
15.5-25Reference
Industrial front
28.1-26Reference
17.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
28.1-26Reference
17.5-25Reference
Height (ROPS)
289 cmReference
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Operating weight
5828 kgReference
9365 kgReference
Length
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584 cmReference
Height (cab)
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314 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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304 cmReference
Ground clearance
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36 cmReference
Front tread
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177 to 0 cmReference
Rear tread
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177 to 0 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
John Deere 544A attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.