DKA304J_ADV 4/6/09 7:54 AM Page 1 7 3 S A E J N E T H O R S E P O W E R LOADER 304J DKA304J Page 1 Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 East Moline, IL 61244 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:48 AM Page 2 Agile, productive, powerful, and ready for anything. Need a compact loader to get big results? Delivers smooth moves and better material Choose the 304J. This versatile 73-hp machine retention over rough terrain, too. Add to that a combines outstanding maneuverability, travel redesigned, more spacious cab, and extra uptime speed, breakout force, reach, and stability in an from sealed electrical connections, more durable innovative package.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:49 AM Page 3 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.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:49 AM Page 4 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. 1 1. Boom float allows easy backdragging for finish grading and cleaning up jobsites. 2.
DKA304J_ADV 4/6/09 7:55 AM Page 5 Give crowded conditions the runaround. When the going gets rough, get your hydrostatic drivetrain’s infinitely variable hands on a 304J and get going. Unlike range lets you precisely match travel speed other frequently to the work at hand. So you can inch ahead forced into three-point turns (or worse), this while maintaining full hydraulic power. nimble loader’s stereo steering allows a Or max out at a fastest-in-class 19 mph.
DKA304J_ADV 4/6/09 7:55 AM Page 6 Efficient interior provides plenty of room for productivity. When operation is easy, maximum pro- return-to-dig is just a flick-of-the-wrist ductivity becomes second nature. The 304J’s away. Gauges in the forward console are sound-suppressed spacious cab provides clearly visible, intuitive, and easy to read. ample leg- and headroom, best-in-class Tilt steering, multi-adjustable high-back all-around visibility, and one smooth ride.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:49 AM Page 7 Inching/brake pedal lets you slow travel speed while keeping engine rpm high for optimum hydraulic response and control. Interior and exterior convex mirrors further enhance the 304J’s best-in-class visibility. Add a highly efficient HVAC system and make your operator even more productive. Automotive-type louvers help keep the view clear, the cab comfortable. 1 1. Walk-through cab lets you enter or exit easily from either side. 2.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 1:06 PM Page 8 Wet-disc brakes in the heavy-duty axles self-adjust and are sealed from moisture and contaminants for long, trouble-free life. Proportional fan runs only as needed to provide optimal cooling — for reduced wear-and-tear on cooling components, reduced noise, and lower fuel consumption. Turbocharged Deere PowerTech™ diesel runs quiet and meets EPA Tier 3 non-road emissions regulations. So it can work where rigid soundand air-quality regulations exist.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 1:07 PM Page 9 Built to handle the toughest jobs – yours. The hard-working 304J limits downtime with wet-disc brakes. The 304J helps keep your its toughness and improves your bottom line operator out of harm’s way, too, with numerous with its long-term reliability.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:50 AM Page 10 If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Why invest in a bunch of specialized machine to utilize an even wider array of machines when the highly versatile 304J skid-steer-compatible Worksite Pro attach- can do the job? With its standard pin-type ments. Operation is easy, with joystick and hydraulic quick-coupler, the 304J lets you third- and fourth-function pilot controls con- go from bucket to forks, quickly and easily. veniently located at your fingertips.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:51 AM Page 11 Change hydraulic flow with a twist of your wrist. Unobstructed line of sight to attachments makes switchover quick and easy. The optional fourth-function valve delivers plenty of flow for running hydraulic-driven attachments like power rakes and augers. 1 1. If you change attachments often, you’ll appreciate the hydraulic-actuated skidsteer-style coupler that lets you attach and release attachments quickly, without tools or leaving the seat. Attachments shown: 2.
DKA304J_ADV 4/8/09 9:51 AM Page 12 Fuel-efficient Tier 3 emission-certified John Deere diesel runs 500 hours between oil changes. Hydraulic valve lifters and serpentine belt never require adjustment. Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 East Moline, IL 61244 Remote lube bank puts rear axle zerks within easy reach. Convenient maintenance chart helps ensure that nothing gets overlooked. Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Locking fuel cap and electrical disconnect switch help prevent theft or vandalism.
DKA304J_ADV 4/6/09 7:57 AM Page 13 Lower operating costs, raise expectations. We spared no expense to help keep the 304J’s require less of your time and attention. Extended operating costs low. From the transverse-mounted service intervals, environmentally friendly drains, John Deere diesel that provides convenient sight gauges — the list of J-Series features that ground-level service access, to easy-to-change help minimize maintenance go on and on.
M Specifications Engine 304J Manufacturer and Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Deere PowerTechTM 5030T Non-Road Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Valves per Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 cu. in. (2.9 L) Net Rated Power @ 2,800 rpm, SAE . . . . . . . . . .
Trim for gatefold Electrical 304J Electrical load center with blade-type multi-fused circuits Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 volt Battery Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,700 CCA Reserve Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 min. Alternator Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 amp Lights (SAE 99). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h ntional 4 Machine Dimensions (continued) 304J B DIMENSIONS WITH QUICK-COUPLER AND FORK A Reach, Fully Raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.4 in. (569 mm) B Fork Height, Fully Raised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m) C Maximum Reach, Fork Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) D Fork Height, Maximum Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ft. 6 in. (1.36 m) E Reach, Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.5 in. (749 mm) F Depth Below Ground . .
6 Trim for gatefold Bucket Selection Guide* 304J 3.0 (2.
304J LOADER Key: ● Standard equipment ▲ Optional or special equipment 304J Engine ● Certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions ● Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C) ● Coolant recovery tank ● Fan safety guard ● Fan, suction type, hydraulically driven, proportional speed ● Muffler, under hood with curved end exhaust stack ● Environmentally friendly engine oil drain ● Spin-on engine oil and fuel filter ● Engine oil cooler ● Quick-release fuel filter and water separator ● Under-hood dual-element air cleaner with restriction indic