The John Deere 304J is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of John Deere's J-Series lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 304J features articulated steering, a front-mounted loader bucket, and a cab or canopy operator station depending on configuration. Typical uses include moving soil, gravel, mulch, aggregate, and other loose materials. Its compact size supports maneuverability in confined job sites while maintaining loader performance. The model is recognized for utility in general-purpose loading tasks across a range of light to medium-duty applications.
Bucket
John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
12,364.00 lbs (5,608.22 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
1.4 cu yd
Bucket Width
86.60 ft (26.40 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Dimensions
John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Height
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.17 ft (2.80 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Length
18.92 ft (5.77 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Weight
13,404.00 lbs (6,079.96 kg)
Wheelbase
7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Width
6.83 ft (2.08 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 Make
2240
Engine Model
5030T
Max Torque
195.00 lbs ft (264.38 nm)
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 sec
Lower Time
4.5 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
25.00 gpm (94.63 lpm)
Pump Type
Gear
Raise Time
5.3 sec
Relief Valve Setting
2750 psi
Operational
John Deere 304J Wheel Loader Operational 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 V
Operating Weight
13,404.00 lbs (6,079.96 kg)
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
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