John Deere 344 P-Tier

Name: John Deere 344 P-Tier
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: Standard linkage, 1.5 m³ pin-on general-purpose bucket with bolt-on edge, Michelin 17.5R25EM XHA2 L3 tires, standard counterweight, cab, full fuel, 79 kg operator; PowerTech PWS 4045H EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V.

23 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 6,300 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 3,030 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 2,600 mm
D	Ground clearance	430 mm
E	Overall width	2,370 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	1,869 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	8,860 kg	Published: 8,860 kg John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 With 1.5 m³ pin-on GP bucket with bolt-on edge (19,533 lb). With quick-coupler and 1.5 m³ GP bucket 9070 kg.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 6,300 mm	Published: 6.3 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension F, bucket on ground, pin-on bucket.
Overall width	2,370 mm	Published: 2,370 mm John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Width over standard tires. Bucket width 2.40 m.
Overall height	≈ 3,030 mm	Published: 3.03 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to top of cab.
Wheelbase	≈ 2,600 mm	Published: 2.6 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread	1,869 mm	Published: 1,869 mm John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tread width, standard tires.
Ground clearance	430 mm	Published: 430 mm John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius	≈ 4,430 mm	Published: 4.43 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Turning circle radius measured to outside corner of bucket.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated 4WD	Published: Wheeled, articulated 4WD John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Hydrostatic drive; 30° articulation each way plus 10° frame oscillation.
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	17.5R25	Published: 17.5R25 John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Michelin 17.5R25EM XHA2 L3 (standard).

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045H	Published: John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045H John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V.
Net power	Not published	John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net power not published in this document (net peak torque 405 Nm at 1,600 rpm is given).
Gross power	78 kW	Published: 78 kW John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum gross output ISO 3046/SAE J1995 at 2,000 rpm (106 hp).
Displacement	4.5 L	Published: 4.5 L John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 275 cu. in.
Rated speed	Not published	John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Rated speed not stated; gross output quoted at 2,000 rpm, pump flow rated at 2,400 rpm.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	115 L/min	Published: 115 L/min John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Main pump (loader and steering), maximum rated flow at 6895 kPa and 2,400 rpm (30 gpm).
System / relief pressure	≈ 24 MPa	Published: 24,000 kPa John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 System relief, loader and steering (3,480 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	40 km/h	Published: 40 km/h John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Gear 2, forward and reverse, standard tires (24.9 mph).
Bucket capacity	1.5 m³	Published: 1.5 m³ John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Heaped, pin-on GP bucket (2.0 cu. yd.).
Tipping load	5,710 kg	Published: 5,710 kg John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Full turn, pin-on 1.5 m³ GP bucket (12,588 lb); tire deflection condition not stated. Straight 6240 kg.
Breakout / digging force	≈ 73 kN	Published: 16,411 lbf John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Doc prints 73 kN (16,411 lb).
Dump height / clearance	≈ 2,920 mm	Published: 2.92 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dump clearance, 44°, full height.
Lift / hinge-pin height	≈ 3,720 mm	Published: 3.72 m John Deere 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader brochure/specifications MW344PAU (23-05), linked as "View Product Brochure" from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/wheel-loaders/344-p-tier-compact-wheel-loader-mdfkmfq. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to hinge pin, fully raised.

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