John Deere Construction 344 J Wheel Loader Specs (2006-2021)

Among the key figures for the John Deere Construction 344 J Wheel Loader (2006-2021) are low engine power at 95.2 hp (71 kW) and typical weight at 40,583 lb (18.4 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2006-2021

Weight: 40,583 lb (18.4 t)Engine power: 95.2 hp (71 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
40,583 lb (18.4 t)Weight
95.2 hp (71 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
291 lb-ft (395 Nm)Maximum torque
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Bucket width
9.84 ft (3 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

95.2 hp (71 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

Average

40,583 lb (18.4 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

1.96 yd³ (1.5 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

291 lb-ft (395 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 capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.2 ft (6.17 m)
Transport height9.84 ft (3 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 J
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2006-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power95.2 hp (71 kW)
Maximum torque291 lb-ft (395 Nm)
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Transport height9.84 ft (3 m)
Transport length20.2 ft (6.17 m)
Outside turning radius13.8 ft (4.2 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight40,583 lb (18.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.19 US gal (4.52 L)
Emission levelTier 2
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type8,917,699 lb (4,045 t)
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5R25EM

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesJ