Key specifications for the John Deere Construction 304l Wheel Loader (2017-2026) include low engine power at 64.4 hp (48 kW) together with low weight at 12,787 lb (5.8 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2017-2026
Weight: 12,787 lb (5.8 t)Engine power: 64.4 hp (48 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
12,787 lb (5.8 t)Weight
64.4 hp (48 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.87 ft (1.79 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
64.4 hp (48 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
12,787 lb (5.8 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
1.44 yd³ (1.1 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
5.87 ft (1.79 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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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 | 304l |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power64.4 hp (48 kW)
Maximum torque237/1600 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport width5.87 ft (1.79 m)
Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.47 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.86 yd³ (0.66 m³)
Weight12,787 lb (5.8 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 tyres405/70 R18
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeAL







