John Deere 300D is an off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's articulated dump truck lineup and is used for transporting soil, aggregate, rock, and other bulk materials over rough terrain. The 300D features a heavy-duty chassis, articulated steering, and a dump body configured for off-road load carrying. Typical applications include site development, road building, mining support, and large-scale grading operations. The model is recognized for its off-road mobility, load capacity, and compatibility with demanding jobsite conditions.
Dimensions
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance
1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Dump Height
20.35 ft (6.20 m)
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Length
31.33 ft (9.55 m)
Overall Height
11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Overall Length
31.44 ft (9.58 m)
Overall Width
9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Weight
42,900.00 lbs (19,459.14 kg)
Wheelbase
16.44 ft (5.01 m)
Width
9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Dump
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped
21.72 cu yd
Capacity - Struck
16.49 cu yd
Dump Angle
70 degrees
Lower Time
6 sec
Raise Time
11.9 sec
Rated Payload
60,186.20 lbs (27,300.03 kg)
Engine
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharger charge air cooled
Displacement
549.00 cu in (8,996.52 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6090
Max Torque
789.00 lbs ft (1,069.73 nm)
Net Power
285.00 hp (212.53 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operational
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
8.70 gal (32.93 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Fuel Capacity
90.00 gal (340.65 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
20.80 gal (78.73 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Tire Size
23.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Transmission
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed
31.00 mph (49.89 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
6
Number Of Reverse Gears
1
Transmission Type
ZF 6HP592C fully automatic
Weights
John Deere 300D Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty
10031.1 %
Center Axle - Loaded
36266.1 %
Front Axle - Empty
22,950.20 lbs (10,410.05 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded
30975 %
Rear Axle - Empty
10,009.00 lbs (4,540.01 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded
35,935.40 lbs (16,300.04 kg)
Total Empty
42,990.20 lbs (19,500.05 kg)
Total Loaded
103,176.40 lbs (46,800.09 kg)
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