- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 1.97 yd3 / 1.5 m3
- Breakout Force: 7852 lb / 34.93 kN
- Ground Clearance: 1.27 ft / 386 mm
- Length With Bucket On Ground: 20.12 ft / 6130 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 344K
The John Deere 344K is a 8.5 t-class wheel loader with a 97 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight18761.4 lb8510 kg
03Selected published values25
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for John Deere 344K include published bucket capacity of 1.97 yd3 / 1.5 m3, published breakout force of 7852 lb / 34.93 kN, published operating weight of 18761.4 lb / 8510 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (1.97 yd3 / 1.5 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (7852 lb / 34.93 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.27 ft / 386 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Bucket Capacity - Heaped1.97 yd31.5 m3
Breakout Force7852 lb34.93 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.27 ft386 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground20.12 ft6130 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.91 ft3020 mm
Wheelbase8.54 ft2600 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height12.01 ft3660 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.73 ft830 mm
Engine
Emissions CertificationInterim Tier 4Interim Tier 4
Engine Model4045T4045T
Net Power97 hp72.4 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Max Torque395.8 lb ft536.7 Nm
Displacement269.8 cu in4.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight18761.4 lb8510 kg
Fuel Capacity42.4 gal160.3 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity26.5 gal100.1 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity2.5 gal9.3 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity2.3 gal8.7 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Tire Size17.5 R25 - Goodyear17.5 R25 - Goodyear
Hydraulic System
System Relief Pressure3335 psi22994 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity30.1 gal/min113.6 L/min
Pump TypeGearGear
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