John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 344L ➔

John Deere 344L wheel loader is a compact construction machine designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site support work. It is part of John Deere's L-Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal applications. The 344L typically features articulated steering, a front-mounted loader bucket, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. Available attachments may include forks, grapples, and general-purpose buckets. The model is built for maneuverability in confined spaces while providing lifting and loading capability for daily jobsite operations.

General Specifications

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	2.0 - 2.6 (1.5 - 2.0) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	103 (76) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type	Deere PowerTech 4045T — Starting 2022 Model Year
Max Dump Height	9.6 (2.9) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	19,533–20,393 (8,860–9,250) — Starting 2020 Model Year

Brakes

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Actuation	Hydraulic
Brakes Type	Wet Disc & Drum
Parking brake	Wet Disc
Service brake	Driveline

Bucket

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	16,411.00 lbs (7,443.91 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Smallest	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Largest bucket capacity	2.70 cu yd (2.06 cu m)

Capacities

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Capacities specifications
Heaped Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Hydraulic Tank	30.40 gal (115.06 l)
Transmission	0.60 gal (2.27 l)

Dimensions

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Turning Circle	29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Wheelbase	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Width Over Tires	7.80 ft (2.38 m)

Engine

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Alternator	90 amps
Displacement	274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Emission level	Tier 4
Engine Make	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045T
Engine Output-Net	103.00 hp (76.81 kw)
Make	Deere
Net Power	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Pump	Gear
Rated Speed	2000 rpm
System Voltage	12 V
Torque	298.80 lbs ft (405.11 nm)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Operating Specifications

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Operating Weight	19,533.00 lbs (8,860.03 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Tire Size	17.5 R25

Transmission

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Pump Flow	30.40 gpm (115.06 lpm)
System Pressure	3480 psi

Weights

John Deere 344L Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	19,533.00 lbs (8,860.03 kg)

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