The John Deere Construction 344 K Wheel Loader (2021) brings together low engine power at 97 hp (72.3 kW) and low weight at 18,761 lb (8.51 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2021
Weight: 18,761 lb (8.51 t)Engine power: 97 hp (72.3 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
18,761 lb (8.51 t)Weight
97 hp (72.3 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Bucket capacity
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
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.6 ft (2.32 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
97 hp (72.3 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
18,761 lb (8.51 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.
Bucket capacity
Low
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
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.
Transport width
Below average
7.6 ft (2.32 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 below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 K |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power97 hp (72.3 kW)
Maximum torque395.8/1400 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Maximum discharge height9.35 ft (2.85 m)
Transport height9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Transport length20.1 ft (6.13 m)
Transport width7.6 ft (2.32 m)
Outside turning radius13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight18,761 lb (8.51 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.17 US gal (4.42 L)
Emission levelTier 4/EU IIIB
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type8,917,699 lb (4,045 t)
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesK
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