John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 204L ➔

John Deere 204L wheel loader is a compact articulated loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of John Deere's L-Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 204L features a front-mounted loader arm, bucket attachment capability, and a cab or canopy operator station depending on configuration. Typical uses include moving soil, gravel, mulch, aggregate, and other bulk materials. The model is known for maneuverability in confined areas, with hydraulic controls and drivetrain components suited to loader operations on varied job sites.

General Specifications

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	1.0 - 1.4 (0.8 - 1.1) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power	61 (45) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type	YANMAR 4TNV98 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height	8.0 (2.4) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight	11,806 (5,355) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Brakes

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Actuation	Hydraulic
Brakes Type	Wet Disc & Drum
Parking brake	Wet Disc

Bucket

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Capacities

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Capacities specifications
Heaped Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Hydraulic Tank	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Transmission	0.30 gal (1.14 l)

Dimensions

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Turning clearance circle	28 2 in ft (8.53 m)
Wheelbase	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Width Over Tires	5.80 ft (1.77 m)

Engine

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Alternator	80 amps
Displacement	201.40 cu in (3,300.36 cu cm)
Emission level	Tier 4
Engine Make	YANMAR
Engine Model	4TNV98
Engine Output-Net	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Make	YANMAR
Net Power	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Pump	Gear
Rated Speed	2200 rpm
System Voltage	12 V
Torque	176.30 lbs ft (239.03 nm)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Operating Specifications

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Fuel Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Operating Weight	11,805.80 lbs (5,355.03 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Tire Size	365/70 R18

Transmission

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Pump Flow	70.00 gpm (264.95 lpm)

Weights

John Deere 204L Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	11,806.00 lbs (5,355.12 kg)

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