John Deere Construction 344l Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

For the John Deere Construction 344l Wheel Loader (2017-2026), low weight at 19,533 lb (8.86 t) is paired with low maximum bucket capacity at 2.62 yd³ (2 m³). Another useful figure is minimum bucket capacity at 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 19,533 lb (8.86 t)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
19,533 lb (8.86 t)Weight
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
7.78 ft (2.37 m)Transport width
9.94 ft (3.03 m)Transport height
9.58 ft (2.92 m)Maximum discharge height
20.7 ft (6.3 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

Low

19,533 lb (8.86 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

2.62 yd³ (2 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

1.96 yd³ (1.5 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

Above average

24.9 mph (40 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 above the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.78 ft (2.37 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

9.94 ft (3.03 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.

Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14.5 ft (4.43 m)
Maximum discharge height9.58 ft (2.92 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.7 ft (6.3 m)
Transport height9.94 ft (3.03 m)
Transport width7.78 ft (2.37 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 344l
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Maximum discharge height9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Transport height9.94 ft (3.03 m)
Transport length20.7 ft (6.3 m)
Transport width7.78 ft (2.37 m)
Outside turning radius14.5 ft (4.43 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Weight19,533 lb (8.86 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeAL