John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 300D ➔

John Deere 300D backhoe loader is a heavy-duty construction machine designed for digging, loading, trenching, and material handling. It is part of John Deere's 300D series and is commonly used in utility work, site preparation, road maintenance, and general earthmoving applications. The machine combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for versatile operation on job sites. Typical features include a diesel engine, four-wheel drive on many configurations, hydraulic controls, and an enclosed operator station. The 300D is recognized for its balance of digging depth, lifting capability, and maneuverability in compact and medium-duty construction environments.

Backhoe

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force	10,230.00 lbs (4,640.26 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	10,230.00 lbs (4,640.26 kg)
Dig Depth	13.90 ft (4.24 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Load Height - Extended	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	24.30 ft (7.41 m)
Reach From Swivel	17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	20.90 ft (6.37 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Transport Length	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Transport Width	7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Wheelbase	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	239.00 cu in (3,916.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	4039D
Gross Power	63.00 hp (46.98 kw)
Net Max Torque	172.00 lbs ft (233.20 nm)
Net Power	60.00 hp (44.74 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	24.00 gpm (90.84 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2700 psi

Loader

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	6,700.00 lbs (3,039.07 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)
Bucket Width	84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Dig Depth	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.50 ft (0.76 m)

Operating Specifications

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	28.00 gal (105.98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16.00 gal (60.56 l)
Max Weight	12,200.00 lbs (5,533.83 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight 2wd	12,200.00 lbs (5,533.83 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd	12,200.00 lbs (5,533.83 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-158PRI-1A;12-16.58PR
Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Turning Radius	12.00 ft (3.66 m)

Tires

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size	16.9-248PR R4;17.5L-248PR R4

Transmission

John Deere 300D Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	20.10 mph (32.35 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	18.00 mph (28.97 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	4-speed helical gear synchronized collar shift with hydraulic reverser

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