John Deere Construction 344 E Wheel Loader Specs (1988-2021)

For the John Deere Construction 344 E Wheel Loader (1988-2021), low engine power at 75.1 hp (56 kW) is paired with low weight at 16,319 lb (7.4 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1988-2021

Weight: 16,319 lb (7.4 t)Engine power: 75.1 hp (56 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
16,319 lb (7.4 t)Weight
75.1 hp (56 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
215 lb-ft (291 Nm)Maximum torque
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Bucket width
10.2 ft (3.11 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

75.1 hp (56 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

16,319 lb (7.4 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

1.96 yd³ (1.5 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

1.57 yd³ (1.2 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

Below average

18.6 mph (30 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 below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

215 lb-ft (291 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model 344 E
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1988-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power75.1 hp (56 kW)
Maximum torque215 lb-ft (291 Nm)
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Transport length11.6 ft (3.55 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight16,319 lb (7.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke106.5 x 127 mm
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.52 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type4-276D
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 10PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE