7 3 S A E N E T H O R S E P O W E R

J LOADER

304J

J-SERIES
 Specifications
Engine
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Deere POWERTECHTM 5030T; meets EPA and CARB emission non-road regulations
Net Peak Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 SAE net hp (54 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Net Rated Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 SAE net hp (54 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Valves Per Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 cu. in. (3.0 L)
Maximum Net Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 lb.-ft. (264 Nm) @ 1,500 rpm
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pressure system with full-flow spin-on filter
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mechanically controlled unit injection pump
Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically driven, proportionally controlled
Electrical System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt with 65-amp sealed alternator
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 850 CCA (dual batteries standard)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turbocharged
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual-element dry type; restriction indicator for service
Transmission
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydrostatic (HST) with infinitely variable speed control over full range of operating speeds; two speed ranges
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . joystick-mounted F-N-R; acceleration pedal; HST inching pedal, which allows infinitely reduced travel speeds while maintaining full
engine rpm and hydraulic flow
Travel Speeds (two forward and two reverse)* Forward and Reverse
Speed range 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 mph (7.0 km/h)
Speed range 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.6 mph (30.0 km/h)
*Equipped with 405/70R20 tires.
Axles/Brakes
Final Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy-duty outboard planetary
Differentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . manual (push-button) locking front, conventional rear
Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 degrees total (composed of 10-degree rear axle oscillation plus 10-degree frame oscillation)
Minimum Rise and Fall, Single Wheel . . . . . . . . 11.4 in. (290 mm)
Brakes (conform to SAE J1473, ISO3450)
Service Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline drum brake
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . automatic spring-applied, hydraulically released, internal wet disk
Hydraulic System/Steering
Pump (loader and steering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fixed-displacement gear pump; open-center system
Maximum Flow @ 1,000 psi (6895 kPa) . . . 25 gpm (93.7 L/min.) @ 2,800 rpm
Pressure, Loader and Steering Relief . . . . . 2,750 psi (19 000 kPa)
Loader Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pilot-operated three-function valve with single-lever control for boom and bucket, and auxiliary lever for standard pin disconnect
and auxiliary hydraulics, with control-lever lockout feature; optional additional four-function valve with push-button control
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 sec.
Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 sec.
Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 sec. (float down) / 6.3 sec. (power down)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 sec.
Maximum Lift Capacity with 1.4-cu.-yd. (1.1 m3) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge
Lift at Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,136 lb. (5505 kg)
Lift at Maximum Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,868 lb. (3569 kg)
Steering (conforms to SAE J1511)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power, fully hydraulic
Articulation Angle/Rear Wheel Steering
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-degree arc (28 degrees each direction), plus 26 degrees rear wheel steering tied mechanically to articulation; equivalent of 97-
degree conventional steering system articulation
Turning Radius (measured to center-
line of outside tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 4.7 in. (3777 mm)

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Tires
Standard Tread Width Width Over Tires Change In Vertical Height
405/70R20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.4 in. (1660 mm) 81.7 in. (2074 mm) 0 in. (0 mm)
Capacities (U.S.)
Fuel Tank (with ground-level fueling). . . . . . . . . 21.5 gal. (80.0 L)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7 qt. (12.0 L)
Engine Lubrication, Including Full-Flow
Spin-On Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.9 qt. (11.2 L)
Loader Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Reservoir
with Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.1 gal. (80.0 L)
Axles
HST Motor Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 qt. (0.7 L)
Front Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 qt. (7.3 L)
Rear Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 qt. (6.7 L)
Outer Hubs (each). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 qt. (0.85 L)
Dimensions with Quick-Coupler/Pallet Fork
A Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ft. 10.4 in. (569 mm)
B Fork Height, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 5.6 in. (3191 mm)
C Maximum Reach, Fork Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft. 0 in. (1531 mm)
D Fork Height, Maximum Reach. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft. 5.6 in. (1361 mm)
E Reach, Ground Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ft. 5.5 in. (749 mm)
F Depth Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 in. (35 mm)
G Tine Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.2 in. (1200 mm)
H Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ft. 1.7 in. (6139 mm)
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Quick-Coupler Pallet Fork Information

Tipping Load, Straight (fork level, load
centered on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,877 lb. (3573 kg)
Tipping Load, Full Turn (fork level, load
centered on tine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,165 lb. (3250 kg)
Operating Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,058 lb. (5923 kg)
Dimensions with Quick-Coupler/Bucket
A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 2 in. (2802 mm)
B Height to Top of Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 9 in. (2677 mm)
C Ground Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.2 in. (387 mm)
D Length from Centerline to Front Axle . . . . . . 29.5 in. (750 mm)
E Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.6 in. (2300 mm)
F Dump Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲
G Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 0.5 in. (3365 mm)
H Dump Reach at Full Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲
I Maximum Digging Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 in. (69 mm)
J Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▲▲▲
K Maximum Rollback at Full Height . . . . . . . . . 56 degrees
L Bucket Dump at Full Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 degrees
M Maximum Rollback at Ground Level . . . . . . . 40 degrees

Cab and Canopy

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Quick-Coupler Bucket Information

Bucket Type/Size Stockpiling and General Purpose w/Bolt-On Edge
Capacity, Heaped SAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 cu. yd. (1.1 m3)
Capacity, Struck SAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 cu. yd. (0.9 m3)
Bucket Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.6 in. (2200 mm)
Breakout Force, SAE J732C . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,364 lb. (5608 kg)
Tipping Load, Straight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,241 lb. (4645 kg)
Tipping Load, Full Turn, SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,315 lb. (4225 kg)
▲▲ Reach, 42-Degree Dump, 7-ft. (2.13 m)
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.3 in. (1303 mm)
▲▲ Reach, 42-Degree Dump, Full Height . . . . . 34.8 in. (883 mm)
▲ Dump Clearance, 42 Degree, Full Height. . . . 105.0 in. (2667 mm)
▲▲▲ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ft. 10.8 in. (5760 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle, Bucket In
Carry Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ft. 2.8 in. (8300 mm)
Operating Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,404 lb. (6080 kg)
Loader operating information is based on machine with all standard equipment, 405/70R20 tires, ROPS cab, 175-lb. (79 kg) operator, and full fuel tank. This information is
affected by tire size, ballast, and different attachments.

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Bucket Selection Guide*
3.0
2.3) MATERIAL (Loose weight) lb./cu. yd. kg/m3
Caliche 2,100 1250
Cinders 1,000 590
Clay and gravel, dry 2,400 1420
Clay and gravel, wet 2,600 1540
2.5 Clay, dry 2,500 1480
1.9) Clay, natural bed 2,800 1660
Clay, wet 2,800 1660
Coal, anthracite, broken 1,850 1100
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
Earth, dry, packed 2,550 1510
BUCKET SIZE cu. yd. (m3)

2.0 Deere 2.0-cu. yd. (1.6 m3) Earth, loam 2,100 1250
(1.5) Light Material Bucket Earth, wet, excavated 2,700 1600
Co No Ma Granite, broken or large crushed 2,800 1660
ns rm xim
erv al L um Gravel, dry 2,550 1510
ati oad Loa Gravel, dry 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 2,850
ve d 1690
Loa Gravel, pit run (graveled sand) 3,250 1930
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1.5 Gravel, wet 1/2" to 2" (13 to 50 mm) 3,400 2020
(1.0) Deere 1.4-cu. yd. (1.1 m3) Gypsum, crushed 2,700 1600
General-Purpose Bucket Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 1540
Magnetite, iron ore 4,700 2790
Phosphate rock 2,160 1280
Pyrite, iron ore 4,350 2580
1.0 Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 1720
(0.8) Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 2020
Sand, dry 2,400 1420
Sand, wet 3,100 1840
Sandstone, broken 2,550 1510
Shale 2,100 1250
Slag, broken 2,950 1750
Stone, crushed 2,700 1600
lb./cu.yd. 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 Topsoil 1,600 950
kg/m3 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000

* This guide, representing bucket sizes not necessarily manufactured by Deere, will help you in selecting proper bucket size for material density, loader configuration, and operating conditions. Optimum bucket size is
determined after adding or subtracting all tipping load changes due to optional equipment. The “conservative load” line on this guide is recommended when operating in conditions such as soft ground and unlevel
surfaces. The “maximum load” condition on this guide is sometimes utilized when operating on firm ground and level surfaces.
 304J LOADER
Key: ● Standard equipment ▲ Optional or special equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information.

304J Engine 304J Electrical (continued) 304J Operator’s Station (continued)

● Meets EPA and CARB emission non-road regu- lights / High-beam indicator / Battery voltage tion / Intermittent front and rear windshield
lations ● Radio-ready cab, fused 12-volt radio electrical wipers and washers / Tinted safety glass / Full-
● Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C) lead and speakers, power port width adjustable sun visor / Pre-wired for radio
● Coolant recovery tank ● By-pass starter safety cover on starter, positive speakers / Deluxe high-back cloth seat with
● Fan safety guard terminal battery cover mechanical and 2-inch (51 mm) retractable seat
● Fan, suction type, hydraulically driven, proportional ● Pre-wired for roof beacon belt / Left and right doors / One sliding window
speed ● Sealed external electrical connectors in each door
● Muffler, under hood with curved end exhaust stack Powertrain/Brakes ▲ AM/FM/WB radio
● Environmentally friendly engine oil drain ● Hydrostatic (HST) transmission: Electric shift ▲ AM/FM/WB radio with cassette player
● Spin-on engine oil and fuel filter control / Single-lever joystick F-N-R / Hydrostatic
▲ AM/FM/WB radio with CD player
● Engine oil cooler oil cooler / Inching pedal / Two speeds forward
▲ Air conditioning (factory or dealer installed)
● Quick-release fuel filter and water separator and reverse / Infinitely variable speed control
● Storage compartment
● Under-hood dual-element air cleaner with restric- ● Service brakes, hydraulically actuated, self- ● Rubber floormat
tion indicator
adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline
● Tilt steering column
● Under-hood prescreened air intake with dust drum brake
● Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (1)
evacuator valve (conform to SAE J985)
● Serpentine drive belt with automatic tensioner ● Parking brake, spring applied, hydraulically ● Handholds and steps, ergonomically located and
released, switch operated
▲ Engine coolant heater, 1,000 watts, 110 volts ● Axles, manual locking front and conventional rear slip resistant (conform to SAE J185)
▲ Special application: Trash screens, etc.* differentials, heavy-duty outboard planetaries Loader Linkage
Electrical Hydraulic System ● Z-bar loader linkage
● Starter switch with electric fuel cutoff
● Hydraulic system oil cooler
● Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to
● 12-volt system
● Automatic bucket return-to-dig control
SAE J38)
● Electrical load center with blade-type fuses
● Boom float function Buckets and Attachments
● Standard batteries (2), 12 volt with 850 CCA,
● Reservoir sight gauge for hydraulic/hydrostatic oil ▲ Full line of buckets with selection of bolt-on
160-min. rated reserve
● Master electrical disconnect switch
● Fine-micron hydraulic filter, vertical mounting cutting edges and teeth
● Alternator, 12 volts, 65 amps
● Hydraulic lever lockout ● Standard quick-coupler, less bucket
● Horn (conforms to SAE J994, J1446)
● Pilot-operated three-function valve with single ▲ Worksite ProTM skid-steer-style coupler
● Lights (conform to SAE 99): Driving / Front work-
joystick lever control for boom and bucket, and ▲ Full line of construction utility forks, pallet forks,
auxiliary lever for standard pin disconnect and extendible boom with hook, and other attachments*
ing (2) / Turn signals / Flashers / Stop / Taillights
auxiliary hydraulics Tires
● Pre-wired for rear worklights
▲ Four-function hydraulic valve with pilot joystick
▲ Worklights, rear (2)
control and pilot auxiliary lever for third function,
● 405/70R20 tires on single-piece rims
● Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994,
and push buttons for fourth function Other
J1446) ● Fenders, front and rear
● Multifunction monitor with audible and visual
▲ Hydraulic conversion kits, four-function valve
● Quick-coupler diagnostic ports: Priority pressure / ● Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
warnings: Low engine oil pressure / Engine ● Vandal protection, includes lockable engine
Hydraulic pump pressure / Control valve pressure /
coolant temperature / HST transmission oil enclosure and fuel fill
HST pressure
temperature / Parking brake indicator / Gauges ● Counterweight, full
and indicators: Engine coolant temperature, fuel Operator’s Station
● Cab (conforms to SAE J1040, SAE J231, ISO3471, ● Rear bottom guard
level, speedometer, clock, and hour meter ● Drawbar, with locking pin
● Indicator lights: Engine air filter / Fasten seat belt / ISO3449): ROPS/FOPS / Heater/defroster / Rubber-
▲ Material-weighing system*
Parking brake actuated / Forward/reverse travel / plane isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduc-
▲ Ride control
1st or 2nd speed range / Turn signal and hazard

CONTROL OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS

Customer Personal Service (CPS) is part of John Deere’s proactive, fix-before-fail strat- ing that critical maintenance work gets done right and on schedule. On-site preven-
egy on machine maintenance that will help control costs, increase profits, and reduce tive maintenance service performed where and when you need it helps protect you
stress. Included in this comprehensive lineup of ongoing programs and services are: from the expense of catastrophic failures and lets you avoid waste-disposal hassles.
Fluid analysis program – tells you what’s going on inside all of your machine’s Extended coverage – gives you a fixed cost for machine repairs for a given
major components so you’ll know if there’s a problem before you see a decline in period of time so you can effectively manage costs. Whether you work in a severe-
performance. Fluid analysis is included in most extended coverage and preventive- service setting or just want to spread the risk of doing business, this is a great way
maintenance agreements. to custom-fit coverage for your operation. And an extended coverage contract also
Component life-cycle data – gives you vital information on the projected life travels well because it’s backed by John Deere and is honored by all Deere construc-
span of components and lets you make informed decisions on machine maintenance tion dealers.
by telling you approximately how many hours of use you can expect from an engine, Customer Support Advisors (CSAs) – Deere believes the CSA program lends
transmission, or hydraulic pump. This information can be used to preempt catastrophic a personal quality to Customer Personal Service (CPS). Certified CSAs have the
downtime by servicing major components at about 80 percent of their life cycle. knowledge and skills for helping make important decisions on machine maintenance
Preventive Maintenance (PM) agreements – give you a fixed cost for maintain- and repair. Their mission is to help you implement a plan that’s right for your busi-
ing a machine for a given period of time. They also help you avoid downtime by ensur- ness and take the burden of machine maintenance off your shoulders.

Net engine power is with standard equipment including air Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE
cleaner, exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan, at stan- standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with all standard equipment, 405/70R20 tires,
dard conditions per SAE J1349 and DIN 70 020, using No. 2-D ROPS cab, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator.
fuel at 35 API gravity. No derating is required up to 5,000-ft.
(1500 m) altitude. Gross power is without cooling fan.
DKA304J Litho in U.S.A. (05-11)