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John Deere 304J

Series: John Deere Wheel Loader

Source: https://www.deere.ca/en/loaders/wheel-loaders/compact-wheel-

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The John Deere 304J belongs to the John Deere Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 54.4 kW, has 5 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,048 cm³. Torque is 264.4 Nm. Rated speed is 2,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 6,080 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,286 mm. The tank holds 83.3 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The pump delivers 94.6 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 79.9 litres. The cooling system holds 12.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 5030T. Tyre size: 405/ 70R20. The John Deere Wheel Loader series covers 120 models. Rated output within it ranges from 38.8 to 283.4 kW; the 304J sits at the bottom of that range with 54.4 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 304H Waste Handler below it with 48.5 kW and the 344E above it with 55.9 kW. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model5030Tcorrect
Power54.4 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,800 rpmcorrect
Torque264.4correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders5correct
Displacement3,048 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity12.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,286correct
Unladen weight6,080 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeHydrauliccorrect
Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size405/ 70R20correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow94.6 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity79.9 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity83.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,795correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.9 kW/t (54 kW / 6.1 t)

Stronger than 22% 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 304J have?

The John Deere 304J delivers 54.4 kW.

How much does the John Deere 304J weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,080 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 304J have?

5 cylinders, 3,048 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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Other models in this series

204L

210LE

244E

244H

244J

244K-II

304H Waste Handler

304L

324H

324J

324K

344E

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