John Deere 304J
The John Deere 304J is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 13,404 lb (6,080 kg), a 73 hp engine, and a 1.4 yd³ (1.11 m³) bucket.
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Among 374 compact wheel loaders (≤22,000 lb), the John Deere 304J sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 13,400 lb heavier than 59% (n=374)
- Engine power 73 hp more powerful than 51% (n=367)
- Bucket capacity 1.4 yd³ larger-bucket than 51% (n=309)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2240 | |
| Engine Model | 5030T | |
| Net Power | 73hp | 54kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2800rpm | |
| Max Torque | 195lb ft | 264Nm |
| Displacement | 186cu in | 3.1L |
| Torque Measured @ | 1500rpm | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Torque Rise | 42.4% |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 13404lb | 6080kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 22gal | 81L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 21.1gal | 80L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 3gal | 11.2L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3.2gal | 12L |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 2gal | 7.3L |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 1.8gal | 6.7L |
| Static Tipping Weight | 10241lb | 4645kg |
| Turning Radius | 12.4ft in | 3777mm |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 65amps | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 20degrees | |
| Tire Size | 405/ 70R20 |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Hydraulic | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 2 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 2 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 18.6mph | 30km/h |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 18.6mph | 30km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Relief Valve Setting | 2750psi | 19000kPa |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 25gal/min | 93.7L/min |
| Raise Time | 5.3sec | |
| Dump Time | 1.6sec | |
| Lower Time | 4.5sec | |
| Pump Type | Gear |
05 Bucket Dimensions
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 11.08ft in | 3365mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 1.4yd3 | 1.11m3 |
| Bucket Width ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 7.22ft in | 2200mm |
| Breakout Force | 12364lb | 55kN |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 1.28ft in | 390mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 20.08ft in | 6139mm |
| Width Over Tires ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 2.46ft in | 750mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 9.17ft in | 2802mm |
| Wheelbase | 7.5ft in | 2300mm |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 11.08ft in | 3370mm |
Data notes
Corrected value. The source published these figures under the wrong unit. The metric figure is authoritative and the imperial value shown here is derived from it.
- Bucket Width: shown as 7.22 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 2200 mm)
- Ground Clearance: shown as 1.28 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 390 mm)
- Width Over Tires: shown as 2.46 ft in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 750 mm)
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.