2006-2012 JOHN DEERE 204L WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The John Deere 204L is a compact wheel loader powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98 diesel engine producing 61 hp (45 kW) at 2200 rpm, meeting Tier 4 emission standards. It has a hydrostatic transmission and a gear-type hydraulic pump with a flow rate of 70 gallons per minute (265 l/min). The loader features a heaped bucket capacity of 1.1 cubic yards (1 m³) and a rated bucket capacity of 1.0 cubic yards (1 m³), supporting a maximum dump clearance of 8.0 feet (2 meters). It weighs approximately 11,806 lbs (5,355 kg) with a wheelbase of 7.1 feet (2 meters), a width over tires of 5.8 feet (1.76 meters), and a length with the bucket on the ground of 17.8 feet (5 meters). The ground clearance is about 1.1 feet (0.33 meters), and it has a turning clearance circle of 28 feet 2 inches (9 meters). The braking system includes hydraulic actuation with wet disc and drum service brakes and a wet disc parking brake. The hydraulic system fluid capacity is 23.8 gallons (87 liters), and the fuel tank holds 13.3 gallons (49 liters). It uses 365/70 R18 tires and a 12-volt electrical system with an 80-amp alternator. This model is suited for versatile applications with standard skid-steer-style quick couplers and auxiliary hydraulics for multiple attachments, making it ideal for compact construction and landscaping tasks requiring strong breakout force, reliable power, and precision maneuverability.