John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 304J ➔

John Deere 304J wheel loader is a compact articulated loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of John Deere's J-Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 304J features a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a front loader bucket for efficient loading and transport of bulk materials. Typical uses include gravel, soil, mulch, snow, and general jobsite cleanup. The machine is valued for maneuverability in confined areas, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations.

Bucket

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	12,364.00 lbs (5,608.22 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Bucket Width	86.60 ft (26.40 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	11.10 ft (3.38 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Wheelbase	7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Width Over Tires	29.50 ft (8.99 m)

Engine

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	186.00 cu in (3,048.00 cu cm)
Engine Model	5030T
Make	John Deere
Net Power	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Number of Cylinders	5
Power Measured @	2800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm
Torque Rise	42.4%

Hydraulic System

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	4.5 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	25.00 gpm (94.63 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Raise Time	5.3 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	2750 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	13,404.00 lbs (6,079.96 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Static Tipping Weight	10,241.00 lbs (4,645.25 kg)
Tire Size	405/ 70R20
Turning Radius	12.40 ft (3.78 m)

Transmission

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	18.60 mph (29.93 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	18.60 mph (29.93 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Hydraulic

Weights

John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	13,404.00 lbs (6,079.96 kg)

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