John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Specs

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

The John Deere 304L is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of John Deere's L-Series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 304L features articulated steering, a front-mounted loader bucket, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. Typical uses include moving soil, gravel, mulch, aggregate, and other bulk materials. The model is valued for maneuverability in confined spaces, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments. Specifications may vary by year, region, and configuration.

General Specifications

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	1.0 - 2.1 (0.8 - 1.6) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power	65 (48) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type	YANMAR 4TNV98 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height	8.6 (2.6) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	12,778 (5,796) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Brakes

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Actuation	Hydraulic
Brakes Type	Wet Disc & Drum
Parking brake	Wet Disc

Bucket

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.70 ft (2.65 m)

Capacities

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
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 304L Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	18.20 ft (5.55 m)
Turning clearance circle	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Wheelbase	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Width Over Tires	5.90 ft (1.80 m)

Engine

John Deere 304L 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	64.40 hp (48.02 kw)
Make	YANMAR
Net Power	65.00 hp (48.47 kw)
Pump	Gear
Rated Speed	2400 rpm
System Voltage	12 V
Torque	174.90 lbs ft (237.13 nm)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Operating Specifications

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight	12,778.00 lbs (5,796.01 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)
Tire Size	405/70 R18

Transmission

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Pump Flow	20.40 gpm (77.21 lpm)
Transmission Type	Gear

Weights

John Deere 304L Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	12,778.00 lbs (5,796.01 kg)

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