2026 John Deere 344P

The John Deere 344P Compact Wheel Loader delivers 103 horsepower with industry-exclusive Articulation Plus™ steering and optional High-Lift configuration, providing exceptional reach for efficient dumping to tandem-axle trucks and superior maneuverability with large loads. ENGINE & POWER: • John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045H turbocharged diesel • 106 gross HP / 103 net HP at 2,000 rpm • 299 lb-ft peak torque at 1,600 rpm • EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V compliant • 4.5L displacement (275 cu in) • 4-cylinder, charge-air cooled • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with DEF PERFORMANCE: • Bucket capacity: 2.0 to 2.6 cu yd (heaped) • Breakout force: 16,411 lb (pin-on bucket) • Breakout force: 14,388 lb (with quick-coupler) • Lift height: 12 ft 2 in (standard) / 13 ft 2 in (High-Lift) • Rated operating capacity: 6,294 lb (pin-on) / 5,897 lb (standard quick-coupler) • Hydraulic cycle time: 13.9 seconds total • Travel speed: 24.9 mph top speed ARTICULATION PLUS™ STEERING: • 30 degrees standard articulation • 10 additional degrees rear-wheel steering • 40 total degrees of steering capability • Tighter, more stable turns with large loads • Significantly higher full-turn tipping load • Superior maneuverability compared to conventional loaders HIGH-LIFT CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL): • Increased lift height: 13 ft 2 in to hinge pin • Dump clearance: 10 ft 3 in (at 44° dump angle) • Maximum fork height: 12 ft 8 in • Enhanced reach for loading high-sided vehicles • Ideal for repetitive dumping and stacking SIZE & MANEUVERABILITY: • Height: 9 ft 11 in (to top of cab) • Width: 7 ft 9 in (standard tires) • Operating weight: 19,533 lb (with pin-on bucket) • 60-degree articulation arc (30° each direction) • Turning radius: 14 ft 6.5 in (over bucket edge) • Ground clearance: 16.9 in • Rear center-pivot axle with 20° total oscillation HYDRAULICS: • 30 gpm flow rate at 1,000 psi and 2,400 rpm • 24,000 psi system relief pressure • Constant-displacement gear pump • 2-function pressure-compensating valve (standard) • Optional 3-function valve with EH proportional control • Pilot-operated controls with unloader OPERATOR COMFORT: • Enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab standard • Air conditioning with optimized airflow • Heater/defroster • Mid-back cloth seat with mechanical suspension • Optional premium air-ride heated seat with lumbar control • Dual tilt and telescoping steering column • Height-adjustable monitor mounted on A-frame • Frameless doors with sliding left window • Intermittent front and rear wipers/washers • Rubber-isolated cab mounting for reduced noise/vibration • Radio-ready with speakers and power port • Optional AM/FM/Weather-Band radio • Ample storage compartments • In-cab entry/exit lighting KEY FEATURES: • Load-sensing AutoShift powertrain (smooth automatic shifting) • Z-bar loader linkage for high bucket breakout • Near-parallel lift path for level load carrying • Outstanding reach for tandem-axle truck loading • Standard ride control for smooth travel • Hydraulic 100% front differential lock • Rimpull control for reduced tire wear • Hydraulically driven proportional-speed cooling fan • Optional hydraulic reversing fan • Automatic bucket return-to-dig control • 40.9-gallon fuel tank • Extended service intervals • Ground-level service access • Redesigned cooling package with improved airflow • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system with gauge ATTACHMENT COMPATIBILITY: • Compatible with 100+ John Deere attachments • ISO-style quick-coupler option • Pin-on bucket options • Optional attachment assist (throttle lock + creep control) • Pallet forks available TIRE OPTIONS: • 17.5R25EM XHA2 L3 Michelin (standard) • 17.5R25EM Goodyear SGL-D/L 2A (optional) • 17.5R25EM XTLA L2 Michelin (optional) • 17.5R25 L2 Nokian Hakkapeliitta Loader studded (optional) OPTIONAL FEATURES: • High-Lift linkage configuration • LED worklights (spot or flood) • Hydraulic reversing fan • Front window guard • Fire extinguisher • Rear machine guard • Fuel tank guard • Premium heated air-ride seat • Engine coolant heater (110V) • 3rd-function hydraulics IDEAL APPLICATIONS: Site development, material handling, tandem-axle truck loading, agriculture, stacking operations, landscaping, snow removal, quarry operations, municipalities, and any operation requiring powerful compact loader performance with Articulation Plus™ steering advantages and exceptional reach for efficient loading cycles.