John Deere Construction 204l Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

For the John Deere Construction 204l Wheel Loader (2017-2026), low engine power at 60.3 hp (45 kW) is paired with low weight at 11,795 lb (5.35 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 11,795 lb (5.35 t)Engine power: 60.3 hp (45 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
11,795 lb (5.35 t)Weight
60.3 hp (45 kW)Engine power
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.77 ft (1.76 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

60.3 hp (45 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

11,795 lb (5.35 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

1.05 yd³ (0.8 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

5.77 ft (1.76 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 capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.23 m)
Maximum discharge height7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.8 ft (5.42 m)
Transport height8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Transport width5.77 ft (1.76 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 204l
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power60.3 hp (45 kW)
Maximum torque239/1200 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Maximum discharge height7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Transport height8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Transport length17.8 ft (5.42 m)
Transport width5.77 ft (1.76 m)
Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.23 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
Weight11,795 lb (5.35 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 tyres365/70 R18

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeAL