304 G-Tier Compact Wheel Loader with a close up of a yellow construction vehicle with a yellow bucket
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John Deere
304 G
Wheel Loaders

John Deere 304 G-Tier

Starting at

135,110.00

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.

View of a G-Tier loader cab upon entering: black and gray dash, implements, and operator station
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.

Rear right view of a184 G-Tier compact wheel loader being driven by an operator past potted trees
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.

Front left view of a 184 G-Tier compact wheel loader being driven by an operator picking up brush
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Engine
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

Cooling
Fan

Direct driven

Engine Coolant Rating

-34 °F

Engine Coolant Rating

-36.7 ℃

Powertrain
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

10 in.

Maximum Rise And Fall, Single Wheel

254 mm

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

Hydraulics
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
Cylinders Type

Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins

Electrical And Lighting
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

Operator Station and Controls
Noise Level For Operator (ISO 6396)

70 dba

Noise Level for Bystander (ISO 6395)

101 dba

Monitor
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

Wheels And Tires
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.

Serviceability
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

Operating Weights Measured with Standard Equipment, 365/70R18 Tires, Standard Counterweight, Cab, 79-kg (175-lb) Operator, and Full Fuel Tank
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.