John Deere 540M Loader

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The 540M Loader is designed as the primary loader for the 5M Series Tractors, providing increased specifications and durability for longer use periods and heavier-duty cycles

  • Superior strength and visibility
  • For heavy-duty chores
  • Parking stands are integrated on the loader
Specs
Key Specs:
Maximum lift height (A)3578 mm
141 in.
Lift capacity at full heightMeasured at pivot (U)
1373 kg
3027 lb
Boom breakout forceMeasured at pivot (Y)
2671 kg
Bucket rollback force capacityAt ground-level line (ZZ)
3046 kg
Clearance at full height - bucket dumped (C)2538 mm
100 in.
Dump angle, degrees (E)-74 degree (angle)
Rollback angle, degrees (G)42 degree (angle)
Tractor:
Model6135E
Front tire14.9R24
Rear tire18.4R38
Front axle configurationMFWD
Wheelbase2380 mm
94 in.
Pump capacity75.7 L/min
20 gpm
Rated pressure195 bar
2828 psi
Loader:
Base weight1028.2 kg
Leveling configurationMechanical Self Leveling (MSL)
Bucket usedMaterials 1850 mm
Materials 73 in.
Bucket weight246 kg
542 lb
Lift capacity at full heightMeasured at pivot (U)
1373 kg
3027 lb
Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (V)
1481 kg
Lift capacity at 59 in. (1500 mm)Measured at pivot (W)
2015 kg
Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (X)
1931 kg
Boom breakout forceMeasured at pivot (Y)
2671 kgf
Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot (Z)
2325 kg
Bucket rollback force capacityAt maximum height (VV)
1636 kg
At 59-in. (1500-mm) lift height (XX)
2986 kg
At ground-level line (ZZ)
3046 kg
DimensionsMaximum lift height (A)
3578 mm
141 in.
At full height - bucket level(B)
3383 mm
133 in.
At full height - bucket dumped (C)
2538 mm
100 in.
Overall length (I+F), ft (m)4.8 m
15.8 ft
Overall height in carry position (J)
Digging depth (H)47 mm
1.9 in.
ReachAt maximum height (D)
1011 mm
39.8 in.
At ground level - bucket level (F)
2426 mm
95.5 in.
Bucket angleDump angle, degrees (E)
-74 degree (angle)
Rollback angle, degrees (G)
42 degree (angle)
Dump angle, ground
-96 degree (angle)
Cycle timesLoader raise, seconds
3.4 seconds
Loader lower, seconds
2.5 seconds
Bucket dump, seconds
2.1 seconds
Bucket rollback, seconds
2.1 seconds
Additional information:
Date collected