John Deere 304J Specifications
73 SAE NET HORSEPOWER
LOADER
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304J
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Agile, productive,
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powerful, and ready
powerful, and ready
werful, and ready
for anything.
for anything.
for anything.
Need a compact loader to get big results?
Choose the 304J. This versatile 73-hp machine
combines outstanding maneuverability, travel
speed, breakout force, reach, and stability in an
innovative package. Its oscillating stereo steering
delivers a turning radius that’s 20-percent tighter
than comparable loaders for fast work cycles.
Delivers smooth moves and better material
retention over rough terrain, too. Add to that a
redesigned, more spacious cab, and extra uptime
from sealed electrical connections, more durable
axles, and extended service intervals, and you’ve
got a multi-purpose machine that’s ready, able,
and willing to take on your many tasks.
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304J Loader key specifications
Operating Weight.....................................13,404 lb.
Net Horsepower.......................................73 hp
Full Turn Tip Load....................................9,315 lb.
Bucket Size..............................................1.4 cu. yd.
Bucket Breakout Force...........................12,364 lb.
Unique stereo steering makes this compact loader
even more productive, for tight turns and extra agility
in close quarters.
Comes with standard items others call options —
return to dig, quick-coupler, high travel-speed range,
and 1.4-cubic-yard bucket.
Extended service intervals help maximize uptime.
100-percent manual differential lock helps you dig
down deep for more power.
Tier 3 emissions-certified five-cylinder turbocharged
John Deere diesel delivers power without compromise.
Unlike comparable-size machines, return-to-dig
is standard on the 304J.
Oscillating stereo steering combines machine
articulation and rear-axle steering, giving the
304J the tightest turn radius in its class.
Twenty-inch tires are standard.
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1. Boom float allows easy backdragging for
finish grading and cleaning up jobsites.
2. The 304J’s unique design turns tight but
articulates less, keeping the center of
gravity and ballast in line to counteract
load forces — for superior full-turn
tipping load capacity.
3. An oscillating rear axle and elastic
articulation at the pivot smoothes the
ride for greater material retention and
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reduced operator fatigue.
4. 304J’s long reach lets it easily dump
to the center of tandem-axle trucks
for quicker and easier loading.
5. Manual low-speed differential
lock delivers the traction needed
to go deeper into the pile for bigger
bucket loads.
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conditions the
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conditions the
runaround.
runaround.
runaround.
When the going gets rough, get your
hands on a 304J and get going. Unlike
other machines that are frequently
forced into three-point turns (or worse), this
nimble loader’s stereo steering allows a
tight 148-inch turn radius for unsurpassed
maneuverability. Delivers higher tipping
load capacities, too. What’s more, the
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hydrostatic drivetrain’s infinitely variable
range lets you precisely match travel speed
to the work at hand. So you can inch ahead
while maintaining full hydraulic power.
Or max out at a fastest-in-class 19 mph. The
304J lets you move more materials, more
quickly, and more efficiently. Without running
you ragged.
Efficient interior
Efficient interior
Efficient interior
provides plenty of
provides plenty of
provides plenty of
room for productivity.
room for productivity.
room for productivity.
When operation is easy, maximum pro-
ductivity becomes second nature. The 304J’s
sound-suppressed spacious cab provides
ample leg- and headroom, best-in-class
all-around visibility, and one smooth ride.
A single lever with FNR switch controls
all boom and bucket functions, and standard
return-to-dig is just a flick-of-the-wrist
away. Gauges in the forward console are
clearly visible, intuitive, and easy to read.
Tilt steering, multi-adjustable high-back
suspension seat, electronic monitor, and
many more productivity-boosting features
also are standard.
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