Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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John Deere 310J is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 310J is part of John Deere's 300 series backhoe loaders and is commonly used on municipal, landscaping, agricultural, and general contractor jobs. Typical features include a diesel engine, four-wheel drive options, hydraulic controls, and a loader-backhoe configuration for versatile operation. The machine is known for balanced performance, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments for varied jobsite tasks.
| 4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh) | 22.4 (36) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| BACKHOE LOADING HEIGHT FT. (M) | 10.9 (3.3) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| Breakout Force lbs (kgs) | 8,600 (3,900) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| Digging Depth ft (m) | 14.3 (4.3) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| Lift Capacity lbs (kgs) | 6,150 (2,789) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| LOADER BREAKOUT FORCE LBS. (KG) | 8,600 (3,900) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| LOADER LIFT CAPACITY LBS. (KG) | 6,150 (2,789) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| LOADER SAE HP (KW) | 72 (53) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| Loading Height ft (m) | 10.9 (3.32) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| LOADING HEIGHT FT. (M) | 10.9 (3.3) Starting 2010 Model Year |
| MAX DIGGING DEPTH FT. (M) | 14.3 (4.3) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 13,800 (6,259) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| SAE HP (KW) | 72 (53) Starting 2010 Model Year |
| SAE Net hp (kw) | 72 (53) Starting 2007 Model Year |
| TRAVEL SPEED 4TH GEAR FWD MPH (KMH) | 22.4 (36) Starting 2009 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 13,800 (6,259) Starting 2010 Model Year |
| Dig Depth | 14.30 ft (4.36 m) |
| Dig Depth - Extended | 18.00 ft (5.49 m) |
| Load Height | 11.00 ft (3.35 m) |
| Load Height - Extended | 14.00 ft (4.27 m) |
| Reach From Swivel | 17.90 ft (5.46 m) |
| Reach From Swivel - Extended | 21.50 ft (6.55 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 1.10 ft (0.34 m) |
| Height to Top of Suspended Cab | 9.00 ft (2.74 m) |
| Transport Length | 23.30 ft (7.10 m) |
| Transport Width | 7.20 ft (2.19 m) |
| Wheelbase | 7.00 ft (2.13 m) |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Displacement | 276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | 4045D |
| Net Max Torque | 209.00 lbs ft (283.36 nm) |
| Net Power | 72.00 hp (53.69 kw) |
| Net Torque Rise | 0.36 |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 28.00 gpm (105.98 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Gear |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3625 psi |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 8,497.80 lbs (3,854.54 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m) |
| Bucket Width | 86.00 in (218.44 cm) |
| Clearance at Max Dump Height | 8.90 ft (2.71 m) |
| Dig Depth | 6.30 in (16.00 cm) |
| Reach at Max Dump Height | 2.60 ft (0.79 m) |
| 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 (793.79 kg) |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 3.50 gal (13.25 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 volts |
| Operating Weight 2wd | 13,800.00 lbs (6,259.58 kg) |
| Operating Weight 4wd | 16,140.00 lbs (7,320.99 kg) |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.80 gal (18.17 l) |
| 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) |
| Rear Tires Size | 19.5L-24 R-4(10) |
| Max Speed | 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 |