In specification terms, the John Deere Construction 304 H Wheel Loader (2000-2021) shows low engine power at 68.4 hp (51 kW) alongside low weight at 12,015 lb (5.45 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2000-2021
Weight: 12,015 lb (5.45 t)Engine power: 68.4 hp (51 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
12,015 lb (5.45 t)Weight
68.4 hp (51 kW)Engine power
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
173 lb-ft (235 Nm)Maximum torque
6.89 ft (2.1 m)Bucket width
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
68.4 hp (51 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
12,015 lb (5.45 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
1.83 yd³ (1.4 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
173 lb-ft (235 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.
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 | 304 H |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2000-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power68.4 hp (51 kW)
Maximum torque173 lb-ft (235 Nm)
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Transport height9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight12,015 lb (5.45 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNE98
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25 12 PRL
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesH
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