John Deere Construction 344 G Wheel Loader Specs (1995-1998)

The John Deere Construction 344 G Wheel Loader (1995-1998) is characterised by low engine power at 89.8 hp (67 kW) and low weight at 21,372 lb (9.69 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1995-1998

Weight: 21,372 lb (9.69 t)Engine power: 89.8 hp (67 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
21,372 lb (9.69 t)Weight
89.8 hp (67 kW)Engine power
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
20 mph (32.2 km/h)Travel speed
268 lb-ft (363 Nm)Maximum torque
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Bucket width
10.2 ft (3.11 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

89.8 hp (67 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

21,372 lb (9.69 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

2.22 yd³ (1.7 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

Average

20 mph (32.2 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 close to the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

268 lb-ft (363 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.

Maximum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14.3 ft (4.37 m)
Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.7 ft (6 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
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 G
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1995-1998
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power89.8 hp (67 kW)
Maximum torque268 lb-ft (363 Nm)
Travel speed20 mph (32.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Transport length19.7 ft (6 m)
Outside turning radius14.3 ft (4.37 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight21,372 lb (9.69 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.2 US gal (4.52 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type8,917,699 lb (4,045 t)
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 10PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesG