John Deere 244 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader vs. John Deere 304 G-Tier Compact Wheel Loader
A straight, spec-by-spec look for compact construction buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere 244 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader right for you?
The Customer weighing a 244 P-Tier against a 304 G-Tier is usually stepping up from a yard and loading machine to something that handles heavier material. The 304 gives up a little speed for muscle: breakout force is 11,023 lb against 8,036 lb, tipping load is 8,796 lb against 7,981 lb, and it reaches 11 ft 0 in. at the hinge pin versus 10 ft 7 in.
The 244 is the nimbler machine. It turns 12 ft 8 in. over the bucket edge against 14 ft 3 in., travels up to 23.5 mph against 18.6 mph, cycles in 10.1 seconds against 12.7, and carries a bigger fuel tank (23.8 gal against 16.4 gal) for longer days between fill-ups.
If your work is moving pallets, mulch and gravel around a property, the 244 is built for it. If you are loading trucks or working heavier piles every day, the extra breakout force and tipping load on the 304 are worth the step up. Your Koenig store can walk you through both.
| Specification | John Deere 244 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader | John Deere 304 G-Tier Compact Wheel Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Net engine power (SAE J1349) | 71 hp | 72 hp |
| Operating weight (cab, 1 cu. yd. bucket) | 12,544 lb | 13,051 lb |
| Bucket breakout force (SAE J732C) | 8,036 lb | 11,023 lb |
| Tipping load, straight | 7,981 lb | 8,796 lb |
| Tipping load, full turn (SAE) | 7,297 lb | 7,760 lb |
| Rated operating load (50% full-turn tipping) | 3,649 lb | 3,880 lb |
| Height to hinge pin, fully raised | 10 ft 7 in. | 11 ft 0 in. |
| Dump clearance (40° at full height) | 8 ft 3 in. | 8 ft 5 in. |
| Turning radius over bucket edge | 12 ft 8 in. | 14 ft 3 in. |
| Loader pump flow, standard | 18 gpm | 21 gpm |
| Maximum travel speed (standard tires) | 23.5 mph | 18.6 mph |
| Total hydraulic cycle time | 10.1 sec | 12.7 sec |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 16.4 gal |
| Hydraulic/HST reservoir | 17.4 gal | 11.9 gal |
Subject to approved credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required.
Offer details
Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 October 2026 through 04 January 2027 from participating dealer inventory. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Average down payment is 10%. 0% APR for 60 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, insurance, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer not available to customers receiving Governmental or Strategic Account discounts.
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