Construction Equipment Guide
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The John Deere 344K is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, construction, landscaping, and municipal work. It is part of John Deere's K-Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used for loading, stockpiling, site cleanup, and general utility tasks. The 344K features articulated steering, a front-mounted loader arm, and a bucket or attachment-ready quick coupler depending on configuration. Typical applications include aggregate yards, roadwork, snow removal, and agricultural support. As a wheel loader, the 344K is valued for maneuverability, visibility, and versatility in confined job sites where efficient loading and transport are required.
| Bucket Capacity | 2.0 (1.5) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 97 (72.3) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine type | Deere 4045T Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height | 9.4 (2.9) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 18,761 (8,510) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Breakout Force | 7,852 lbs (3,562 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 2 cu yd (2 cu m) |
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Height - Top of Cab | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Wheelbase | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Displacement | 270 cu in (4,421 cu cm) |
| Emissions Certification | Interim Tier 4 |
| Engine Model | 4045T |
| Make | Deere |
| Max Torque | 396 lbs ft (537 nm) |
| Net Power | 97 hp (72 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2400 rpm |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 30 gpm (114 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Gear |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 3 gal (9 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 42 gal (160 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 27 gal (100 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 volts |
| Operating Weight | 18,761 lbs (8,510 kg) |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 2 cu yd (2 cu m) |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 2 gal (9 l) |
| Tire Size | 17.5 R25 - Goodyear |
| Operating Weight | 18,761 lbs (8,510 kg) |