John Deere Construction 304l Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

Key specifications for the John Deere Construction 304l Wheel Loader (2017-2026) include low engine power at 64.4 hp (48 kW) together with low weight at 12,787 lb (5.8 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 12,787 lb (5.8 t)Engine power: 64.4 hp (48 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
12,787 lb (5.8 t)Weight
64.4 hp (48 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.87 ft (1.79 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

64.4 hp (48 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

12,787 lb (5.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

5.87 ft (1.79 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.47 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport height8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Transport width5.87 ft (1.79 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 304l
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power64.4 hp (48 kW)
Maximum torque237/1600 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport width5.87 ft (1.79 m)
Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.47 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
Weight12,787 lb (5.8 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke98×110 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4f
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNV98
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70 R18

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeAL