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John Deere 304H Waste Handler

Series: John Deere Wheel Loader

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The John Deere Wheel Loader series from John Deere includes the 304H Waste Handler. The engine delivers 70 hp (48.5 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,310.2 cm³. Torque is 234.6 Nm. Rated speed is 2,400 rpm. The unladen weight is 6,295.9 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,151.9 mm. Ground clearance is 301.8 mm. The tank holds 70 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The pump delivers 83.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 45 litres. The cooling system holds 12.5 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 4TNE98. Tyre size: 40x 14-16. The John Deere Wheel Loader series covers 120 models. Rated output within it ranges from 55.8 to 286.9 hp; the 304H Waste Handler sits at the bottom of that range with 70 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 244J below it with 64.9 hp and the 210LE above it with 79.1 hp. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 22 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model4TNE98correct
Power70 hp (48.5 kW)correct
Rated speed2,400 rpmcorrect
Torque234.6correct
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,310.2 cm³correct
AspirationNaturalcorrect
Coolant capacity12.5 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,151.9correct
Ground clearance301.8correct
Unladen weight6,295.9 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typehydrostatic transmissioncorrect
Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size40x 14-16correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow83.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity45 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity70 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,718.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.7 kW/t (48 kW / 6.3 t)

Stronger than 17% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 304H Waste Handler have?

The John Deere 304H Waste Handler delivers 70 hp.

How much does the John Deere 304H Waste Handler weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,296 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 304H Waste Handler have?

4 cylinders, 3,310 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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