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John Deere 544C vs John Deere 544D

Verdict: John Deere 544C vs John Deere 544D

The John Deere 544C and the John Deere 544D are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 544D leads on rated power with 122 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 544C is the lighter machine (9,843 kg vs 10,278 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 544D holds more fuel (189.2 L vs 151.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 544D is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the John Deere 544D for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 544C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 544C Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 544D Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
120 hp
122 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
151.4 LReference
189.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
82.0 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
82.0 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
463.8 NmReference
477.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
22.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
181.0 barReference
181.0 barReference
Pump flow
173.4 lpmReference
186.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
259 cmReference
Weight
1329 kgReference
10278 kgReference
Front tire
17.5-25Reference
17.5-25Reference
Rear tire
17.5-25Reference
17.5-25Reference
Industrial front
20.5-25Reference
20.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
20.5-25Reference
20.5-25Reference
Length
618 cmReference
624 cmReference
Width
222 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
304 cmReference
307 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
295 cmReference
295 cmReference
Operating weight
9843 kgReference
10278 kgReference
Front tread
177 cmReference
177 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
177 cmReference
177 to 203 cmReference
John Deere 544C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
62Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI 31Reference
ROPS Charging amps
42Reference
Cab Charging amps
90Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 9450 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9450 BackhoeReference
Transport height
358 cmReference
Digging depth
363 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
391 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
358 cmReference
Reach from pivot
530 cmReference
Loading height
373 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
3385 kgReference
John Deere 544D 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.

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