John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 310J ➔

John Deere 310J backhoe loader is a utility construction machine designed for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. It is part of John Deere's 310 series and is commonly used in construction, utility work, landscaping, and municipal applications. The 310J typically features a front loader bucket, rear backhoe attachment, four-wheel drive, and a diesel engine. Operator controls, hydraulic performance, and attachment compatibility support versatile jobsite use. The model is known for combining loader and excavator functions in one machine, making it suitable for small to medium earthmoving tasks, site preparation, and general construction operations.

General Specifications

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4th Gear Fwd	22.40 mph (36.05 kph) — Starting 2007 Model Year
BACKHOE LOADING HEIGHT	10.90 ft (3.32 m) — Starting 2009 Model Year
Breakout Force	8,600.00 lbs (3,900.23 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
Digging Depth	14.30 ft (4.36 m) — Starting 2007 Model Year
Lift Capacity	6,150.00 lbs (2,789.12 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
LOADER BREAKOUT FORCE	8,600.00 lbs (3,900.23 kg) — Starting 2009 Model Year
LOADER LIFT CAPACITY	6,150.00 lbs (2,789.12 kg) — Starting 2009 Model Year
LOADER SAE	72.00 hp (53.69 kw) — Starting 2009 Model Year
Loading Height	10.90 ft (3.32 m) — Starting 2007 Model Year
MAX DIGGING DEPTH	14.30 ft (4.36 m) — Starting 2009 Model Year
Operating Weight	13,800.00 lbs (6,258.50 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
SAE	72.00 hp (53.69 kw) — Starting 2010 Model Year
SAE Net	72.00 hp (53.69 kw) — Starting 2007 Model Year
TRAVEL SPEED 4TH GEAR FWD	22.40 mph (36.05 kph) — Starting 2009 Model Year
Weight	13,800.00 lbs (6,258.50 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year

Backhoe

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Ext	17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Dig Depth - Std	14.25 ft (4.34 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,227.00 lbs (1,009.98 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std	2,545.00 lbs (1,154.20 kg)
Load Height - Ext	13.92 ft (4.24 m)
Load Height - Std	10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.42 ft (6.53 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.83 ft (5.43 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.01 ft (0.31 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Transport Height	11.26 ft (3.43 m)
Transport Length	23.25 ft (7.09 m)
Transport Width	7.16 ft (2.18 m)
Wheelbase	6.93 ft (2.11 m)

Engine

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Natural
Displacement	276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	4045D
Net Max Torque	209.00 lbs ft (283.36 nm)
Net Power	72.00 hp (53.69 kw)
Net Torque Rise	36 %
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	28.00 gpm (105.98 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	3625 psi

Loader

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	8,497.78 lbs (3,853.87 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.01 cu yd
Bucket Width	86.00 in (218.44 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Dig Depth	6.30 in (16.00 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,206.02 lbs (2,814.52 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.58 ft (0.79 m)

Operational

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.60 gal (21.20 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Capacity	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.10 gal (91.22 l)
Max Weight	1,750.00 lbs (793.65 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight 2wd	13,800.00 lbs (6,258.50 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd	16,140.00 lbs (7,319.73 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5L-24 R-4(10)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-15 SL F-3(8)(12)/12-16.5 NHS SS-1(8)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Transmission

John Deere 310J Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.40 mph (36.05 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	8.20 mph (13.20 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Powershift

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