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2007-2026

5.43 m Backhoe digging depth

105.22 liter Fuel cap

415.01 Nm Max torque

8,750 kg Operating weight

5.67 m Overall Length

2.41 m Overall Width

An 8,750 kg backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, loading, and general contractor work, the MST M544 combines 73.83 kilowatt gross power with a 5.43 m backhoe digging depth and strong hydraulic performance. With its 1104C-44T engine, 1.15 cu m bucket, 6.8 m backhoe reach from swivel, and Auto Powershift transmission with low-speed gearbox, it is suited for roadworks, utilities installation, backfilling, and mixed site duties where digging reach, usable torque, and all-round versatility are equally important.

Gross power 73.83 kilowatt

Maximum torque 415.01 Nm

Backhoe digging depth 5.43 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 6.8 m

Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m

Loader breakout force 7,789.96 kg

Hydraulic pump flow 155.19 lpm

Fuel tank capacity 105.22 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 210,000

Starting from

AED 130,000

MST M544 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

65 Amh

Gross power

73.83 kw

Number of cylinders

Power measured @

2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

1,350 rpm

General

Backhoe digging depth

5.43 m

Backhoe dump height

3.66 m

Bucket capacity

1.15 cu m

Bucket digging force

4790.03 kg

Displacement

4401.58 cu cm

Engine model

1104C-44T

Loader dump height

2.62 m

Loader dump reach

0.98 m

Max speed forward

42 kph

Max torque

415.01 Nm

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

8,750 kg

Transmission type

Auto Powershift, low speed gearbox

Wheelbase

2.29 m

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

6.8 m

Loader

Breakout force

7789.96 kg

Loader digging depth

15.24 cm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

26.12 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

8.71 liter

Fuel cap

105.22 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

152.16 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

13.25 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

8.33 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe dump height

4.33 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply

Rear tires size

16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.49 m

Height - top of cab

3.05 m

Overall Length

5.67 m

Overall Width

2.41 m

Turning radius

5.27 m

Transmission

Number of forward gears

Number of reverse gears

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

155.19 lpm

Pump type

Helical gear constant mesh type

Relief valve pressure

250 bar

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MST M544 expert review

Reviewed by Jed H. on April 27, 2026

Overview

The MST M544 (2007–2026) is a practical backhoe loader designed for excavation, trenching, and material handling tasks. It delivers a 5.43 m backhoe digging depth, a 6.8 m reach from swivel, and 73.83 kilowatt gross power, providing balanced performance across contractor and infrastructure work.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Strong digging reach and good hydraulic response for mixed site work.

Cons Condition still matters, and it is not a heavy-class backhoe for tougher bulk-loading work.

Performance & Efficiency

The 1104C-44T engine, 155.19 lpm hydraulic pump flow, and 5.43 m digging depth give the M544 reliable performance for trenching, excavation, loading, and utility support work on active sites.

In Comparison

New Holland: Practical backhoe-loader alternative with similar contractor-oriented digging and loading capability.
New Holland LB95: Comparable machine for mixed trenching and daily site support work.
MST M544: Known for its strong digging reach and balanced all-round site versatility.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the MST M544 offers strong backhoe-loader capability within the AED 130,000–210,000 range.

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MST M544 owner rating

MST M544 Backhoe loaders [2007-2026]

2007-2026

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3

performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros

Digging reach is very useful on utility trenches and deeper site cuts.

Cons

Condition and upkeep still matter a lot on used machines.

Submitted by on Apr 27, 2026 / MST M544 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on Nov, 2018

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Pros

Good balance between digging performance and loader usefulness on mixed jobs.

Cons

Not the right fit for buyers wanting a heavier machine for tougher front-end loading.

Submitted by on Apr 27, 2026 / MST M544 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on Sep, 2020

performance

5.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.0

features

5.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2007

MST M544 similar models

Highlight differences

MST M544

New holland LB90

New holland LB95.B

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh

Alternator supplied amperage 70 Amh

Gross power

Gross power 73.83 kw

Gross power -

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 4

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ 1,350 rpm

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm

Aspiration

Aspiration -

Aspiration Turbocharged

Net power

Net power -

Net power 73.08 kw

Net power 70.84 kw

Years

Years 2007-2026

Years 2001-2003

Years 2004-2009

Market Average

Market Average AED 210,000

Market Average AED 230,000

Market Average AED 250,000

Price

Price AED 130,000

Price AED 150,000

Price AED 165,000

General

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 5.43 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.24 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.6 m

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height 3.66 m

Backhoe dump height -

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Bucket capacity -

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 4,790.03 kg

Bucket digging force 5,809.62 kg

Bucket digging force -

Displacement

Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm

Displacement 5,001.34 cu cm

Displacement 4,501.54 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model 1104C-44T

Engine model BSD 450T

Engine model CNH F4GE0454C*D

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.62 m

Loader dump height 2.74 m

Loader dump height 4.48 m

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.98 m

Loader dump reach 0.82 m

Loader dump reach 0.73 m

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 42 kph

Max speed forward 32.19 kph

Max speed forward 38.95 kph

Max torque

Max torque 415.01 Nm

Max torque -

Max torque 294.07 Nm

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating weight

Operating weight 8,750 kg

Operating weight 6,674 kg

Operating weight 8,500 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type Auto Powershift, low speed gearbox

Transmission type power-reversing/torque converter

Transmission type Powershuttle

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.29 m

Wheelbase 2.19 m

Bucket width

Bucket width -

Bucket width 225 cm

Bucket width -

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 6.8 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.55 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force 7,789.96 kg

Breakout force 6,323.99 kg

Breakout force -

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth 15.24 cm

Loader digging depth -

Loader digging depth 10.16 cm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap 26.12 liter

Cooling fluid cap 24.6 liter

Cooling fluid cap 24.22 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

Front axle fluid capacity 8.71 liter

Front axle fluid capacity -

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 105.22 liter

Fuel cap 124.91 liter

Fuel cap 135.12 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 152.16 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 105.98 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 118.09 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity 13.25 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap -

Transmission fluid cap 18.17 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 8.33 liter

Engine oil cap 17.03 liter

Engine oil cap 14 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe dump height

Extended backhoe dump height 4.33 m

Extended backhoe dump height 4.48 m

Extended backhoe dump height 6.49 m

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth -

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.46 m

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m

Extended backhoe dump reach

Extended backhoe dump reach -

Extended backhoe dump reach 2.68 m

Extended backhoe dump reach 3.32 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.68 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.98 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) 16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply

Front tires size (2WD) -

Front tires size (2WD) 12.5 / 70 (10 Ply)

Rear tires size

Rear tires size 16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply

Rear tires size -

Rear tires size 18.4 / 26

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.49 m

Ground clearance 0.4 m

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 3.05 m

Height - top of cab 2.9 m

Overall Length

Overall Length 5.67 m

Overall Length 7.07 m

Overall Length 5.7 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.41 m

Overall Width 3.23 m

Overall Width 2.44 m

Turning radius

Turning radius 5.27 m

Turning radius -

Transmission

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse -

Max speed reverse 40.23 kph

Max speed reverse 46.51 kph

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 155.19 lpm

Pump flow cap 151.4 lpm

Pump flow cap 151.02 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Helical gear constant mesh type

Pump type Tandem gear

Pump type Load Sensing / Flow Compensation

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 250 bar

Relief valve pressure 209.94 bar

Relief valve pressure 210 bar

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