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John Deere 304 G
Compact Wheel Loader
The John Deere 304 G-Tier Compact Wheel Loader offers unmatched versatility and reliability, providing optimal performance with its robust design and advanced features, making it the ideal choice for efficient material handling in diverse worksite conditions.
Product Features:
- Net Power: 53 kW (72 hp) at 2,200 rpm
- Operating Weight: 5920 kg (13,051 lb.)
- Bucket Capacity: 0.7–1.1 m³ (0.9–1.4 cu. yd.)
- Height to Top of Cab 2,634 mm (8 ft., 8 in.)
Features
The John Deere 304 G-Tier Compact Wheel Loader offers unmatched versatility and reliability, providing optimal performance with its robust design and advanced features, making it the ideal choice for efficient material handling in diverse worksite conditions.
Net Power: 53 kW (72 hp) at 2,200 rpm
Operating Weight: 5920 kg (13,051 lb.)
Bucket Capacity: 0.7–1.1 m³ (0.9–1.4 cu. yd.)
Height to Top of Cab 2,634 mm (8 ft., 8 in.)
Benefits
Spacious and Ergonomically Friendly Cab to Enjoy All Day Comfort
Designed with operator comfort in mind, this loader features a spacious ergonomic cab with improved air conditioning and adjustable controls. The cab's design maximizes visibility and includes ample storage, making it easier for operators to work efficiently and comfortably.
Compact Size to Excel on Any Site
Deere compact wheel loaders are known for their abilities to fit into tight working spaces. The G-Tier lineup provides owners and operators a rugged and reliable yet economical solution that doesn't sacrifice on quality or Deere and dealer support that they've come to expect.
Increase Your Machine's Versatility with a Wide Array of Attachments
With over 100 attachments offered in the John Deere attachment portfolio, you can make the most out of your compact loader by equipping it with many popular attachments.
Specifications
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4TN86CHT-M high power |
| Non-Road Emission Standards | EPA Final Tier 4 and EU Stage V |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 127.6 cu in. |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Net Peak Power At 2,200 Rpm (SAE J1349 /ISO 9249) | 71.61 hp |
| Net Peak Power At 2,200 Rpm (SAE J1349 /ISO 9249) | 53.4 kW |
| Gross Rated Power At 2,200 Rpm (ISO 14396) | 74.29 hp |
| Gross Rated Power At 2,200 Rpm (ISO 14396) | 55.4 kW |
| Peak Torque At 1,690 Rpm (SAE J1349 /ISO 9249) | 371.54 hp |
| Peak Torque At 1,690 Rpm (SAE J1349 /ISO 9249) | 277 kW |
| Engine Bore And Stroke | 3.39 x 3.54 in. |
| Engine Bore And Stroke | 86 x 89.9 mmByMm |
| Lubrication | Pressure system with full-flow spin-on filter |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Air Cleaner | Dual safety element dry type |
| Fan | Direct driven |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -34 °F |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -36.7 ℃ |
| Axles Front | Rigid mount front axles with 10 degree frame oscillation |
| Axles Rear | Rigid mount rear axles with 10 degree frame oscillation |
| Differentials Front | Locking front differentials |
| Differentials Rear | Locking rear differentials |
| Maximum Rise And Fall, Single Wheel | 254 mm |
| Maximum Rise And Fall, Single Wheel | 10 in. |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power steering (SAE J1511) |
| Degree Of Articulation Left And Right | 40 degree (angle) |
| Articulation Arc | 80 degree (angle) |
| Steering Wheel Number Of Turns Left Stop To Stop | 3.5 |
| Steering Wheel Turns Right Stop to Stop | 4.5 |
| Final Drive Type | Heavy-duty outboard planetary |
| Service Brakes (SAE J1473, ISO3450) | Hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline drum brake |
| Parking Brake (SAE J1473, ISO3450) | Automatically spring applied, hydraulically released, internal wet disk |
| Main Pump (Loader and Steering) | Fixed-displacement gear pump; open-center system |
| Max Rated Flow at 1,000 psi | 21.13 gpm |
| Max Rated Flow At 6895 kPa | 80 L/min |
| Maximum Pressure at Couplings | 3335.87 psi |
| Maximum Pressure at Couplings | 23000 kPa |
| System Relief Pressure (Loader) | 3335.87 psi |
| System Relief Pressure (Loader) | 23000 kPa |
| System Relief Pressure (Steering) | 2611 psi |
| System Relief Pressure (Steering) | 18002 kPa |
| Hydraulic Raise Cycle Time | 6.2 seconds |
| Hydraulic Dump Cycle Time | 1.9 seconds |
| Hydraulic Lower (Power Down) Cycle Time | 4.6 seconds |
| Total Cycle Time | 12.70 seconds |
| Controls Type | Three-function valve with single-lever control for boom and bucket, with hydraulic lockout feature; joystick mounted push button electrohydraulic control for auxiliary hydraulics, with hydraulic lockout feature |
| Cylinders Type | Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins |
| System Type | Electrical load center with blade-type multi-fused circuits |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 |
| Battery Capacity | 830 CCA |
| Alternator Rating | 80 amp |
| Lights (SAE 99) | Driving and front working lights (two), turn signals, flashers, stop and tail lights |
| Noise Level For Operator (ISO 6396) | 70 dba |
| Noise Level for Bystander (ISO 6395) | 101 dba |
| Alternator, Low Voltage | Indicator light |
| Direction Indicator, Forward And Reverse | Indicator light, audible warning |
| Engine Air Filter Restriction | Indicator light, audible warning |
| Engine Coolant Temperature | Indicator light, audible warning |
| Engine Oil Pressure | Indicator light, audible warning |
| Engine Preheat | Indicator light |
| Engine rpm | Indicator light, digital |
| Fuel Level | Indicator light, gauge |
| Exhaust Filter | Indicator light |
| High Speed Indicator | Indicator light |
| Hourmeter | Digital |
| Hydraulic Oil Temperature | Indicator light |
| Lights, High Beam | Indicator light |
| Low Speed Indicator | Indicator light |
| Park Brake Engaged | Indicator light |
| Pilot Disable | Indicator light |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Stop Indicator | Indicator light, audible warning |
| Turn Signals And Flashers | Indicator light |
| Tread Width: 405/70R20 Mitas EM-01 Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1500 mm |
| Tread Width: 405/70R20 Mitas EM-01 Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 59.05 in. |
| Width Over Tires: 405/70R20 Mitas EM-01 Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1960 mm |
| Width Over Tires: 405/70R20 Mitas EM-01 Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 77.17 in. |
| Tread Width: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1500 mm |
| Tread Width: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 59.05 in. |
| Width Over Tires: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1960 mm |
| Width Over Tires: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 77.17 in. |
| Change in Vertical Height: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -6.1 mm |
| Change in Vertical Height: 400/70R20 Michelin XMCL Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -0.24 in. |
| Tread Width: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1500 mm |
| Tread Width: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 59.05 in. |
| Width Over Tires: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1960 mm |
| Width Over Tires: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 77.17 in. |
| Change in Vertical Height: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -26.9 mm |
| Change in Vertical Height: 405/70R18 Firestone Duraforce Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -1.06 in. |
| Tread Width 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1500 mm |
| Tread Width 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 59.05 in. |
| Width Over Tires 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 1960 mm |
| Width Over Tires 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | 76.77 in. |
| Change in Vertical Height 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -2 mm |
| Change in Vertical Height 400/70R20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI Tires on Single-Piece Rims | -0.08 in. |
| Lube Bank | Remote lube bank for easy reach and maintenance |
| Fueling Level | Ground |
| Loader Boom Service Lock Available | Yes |
| Diagnostic Monitoring Location | In-cab |
| Quick-Coupler Diagnostic Ports | Priority pressure, hydraulic pump pressure, control valve pressure and hydrostatic pressure |
| Engine Oil Change Interval (Hours) | 500 hr |
| Hydraulic Oil Change Interval (Hours) | 3000 hr |
| Engine Oil Filter Service Hours | 500 hr |
| Fuel Filter Service Hours | 500 hr |
| Secondary Fuel Filter Service Hours | 500 hr |
| Hydraulic Filter Service Hours | 1000 hr |
| Available Sight Gauges | Hydraulic reservoir; see-through coolant reservoir |
| Cooling System (Engine and Radiator) Refill Capacity | 10 L |
| Cooling System (Engine and Radiator) Refill Capacity | 10.57 qt |
| Differential and Planetary Front Axle Refill Capacity | 6.7 L |
| Differential and Planetary Front Axle Refill Capacity | 7.08 qt |
| Differential and Planetary Rear Axle Refill Capacity | 6.7 L |
| Differential and Planetary Rear Axle Refill Capacity | 7.08 qt |
| Engine Oil with Filter Refill Capacity | 7.4 L |
| Engine Oil with Filter Refill Capacity | 7.82 qt |
| Fuel Tank Refill Capacity | 62 L |
| Fuel Tank Refill Capacity | 16.38 gal. |
| Hydraulic/hydrostatic Reservoir with Filter Refill Capacity | 45 L |
| Hydraulic/hydrostatic Reservoir with Filter Refill Capacity | 11.89 gal. |
| Hydrostatic Motor Gearbox Refill Capacity | 1 L |
| Hydrostatic Motor Gearbox Refill Capacity | 1.06 qt |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and 1-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 13051.35 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and 1.4-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 13293.86 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and Fork | 5870 kg |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and Fork | 12941.12 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and 1.0-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 12610.43 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and 1.4-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 12874.98 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and 2.1-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 13007.26 lb. |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and Fork | 5610 kg |
| Enclosed Cab Loader with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and Fork | 12367.92 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and 1.0-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 12941.12 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and 1.4-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 13183.63 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Quik-Tatch™ Quick-Coupler and 1.6-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 13360 lb. |
| Optional Quik-Tatch Coupler Fork and Tines 48 in. | 722.89 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and 1.0-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 12500.2 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and 1.4-cu yd Stockpiling/GP Bucket with Bolt-On Edge | 12764.75 lb. |
| Open ROPS with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and Fork | 5560 kg |
| Open ROPS with Hook/Euro Quick-Coupler and Fork | 12257.69 lb. |
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