204L John Deere Construction 204L Specifications & Technical Data (2017—2026)

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Low-profile machines that keep costs down, too

With L-Series Loaders, low overhead also applies to maintenance. We provide extended service intervals for engine oil/filter, final drive oil, and hydraulic oil.

Simple to service

Easy-access vertical filters and environmental drains make fluid changes quick and clean. Convenient maintenance and lube chart helps confirm that nothing gets overlooked.

Quick, ground-level service

Lockable easy-open tilting hoods provide convenient, ground-level access to daily checkpoints, as well as periodic service items such as fluids and filters. Ground-level fuel fill and see-through coolant reservoir also help simplify daily maintenance.

Generous FT4 power

Smooth-running EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4) diesels meet rigid emission standards and pack plenty of power and torque reserve.

Axles

Rigid-mount front and rear axles with 10-deg. frame oscillation. Rear Axle Oscillation Versus Front Axle 20 deg. total, stop to stop. Differentials 45% locking front and rear differentials.

Steering

Hydraulic power steering (SAE J1511); 40-deg. articulation left and right. 35 left to 45 right Articulation Angle 80-deg. (40 deg. each direction). Final Drive Heavy-duty outboard planetary.

Brakes

(SAE J1473 and ISO 3450) Service Brakes Hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting internal wet-disc brake and driveline drum brake. Parking Brake Automatically spring-applied, hydraulically released, internal wet disc.

Carry more, spill less

Limited-slip differential lock automatically delivers the power to the tire with the best traction for extra bucket-filling effort. Optional ride control also helps keep buckets full and forks loaded.

Touch and go

Boom, bucket, F-N-R, and now 3rd-function hydraulic controls are positioned on the same ergonomic low-effort lever, for convenient one-hand control. Fingertip control of the coupler, travel speed, park brake, lights, and other machine functions are also close and within easy reach.

Creep control

Optional creep control allows slow incremental travel speeds while maintaining full hydraulic flow. It’s ideal for hydraulic-driven attachments such as brooms.

Hydraulics

Main Pump (loader and steering) Fixed-displacement gear pump; open-center system Maximum Flow Rate at 6895 kPa (1,000 psi) and 2,400 rpm 77 L/m (20 gpm) System Relief Pressure Loader 23 000 kPa (3,335 psi) Steering 18 002 kPa (2,611 psi) Hydraulic Cycle Times Raise 6.6 sec. Dump 1.6 sec. Lower (float down) 5.7 sec. Lower (power down) 5.3 sec. Total 13.5 sec. Controls 3-function valve with single-lever control for boom and bucket, with hydraulic lockout feature; joystick-mounted push-button electrohydraulic (EH) control for auxiliary hydraulics, with hydraulic lockout feature; ride control electrically actuated for improved ride quality (factory and field option)

Compact Loaders

Our 204L and 304L Compact Loaders combine serious performance with low clearance, so you can be more productive even when navigating low entryways and narrow openings. Choose an open canopy for quick and easy entrance/exit. Or opt for an air-conditioned/heated cab for year-round comfort and ability. Standard skid-steer-style quick-coupler and auxiliary hydraulics, plus numerous compatible Worksite Pro attachments, further add to their do-it-all flexibility. Whether you use them for shuttling seed, heaping hoppers, loading landscape materials, or whatever — these low-profile compacts navigate with ease through low entryways and narrow openings. Because not every operation needs all the bells and whistles, you can equip yours with a no-frills, purpose-built open canopy.

Comfortable four-season cabs

For year-round comfort, equip your machine with an optional heated and air-conditioned low-profile cab. Expansive curved tinted glass and narrow corner posts enable excellent visibility.

Purpose-built canopies

ROPS-certified open-canopy models are perfect for applications requiring the operator to frequently get on and off the machine. Unlike the canopies on other loaders that are little more than cabs with the glass removed, ours are designed to withstand the elements — with weather-resistant gauges, extended rooftops, nonskid floor mats, and optional vandal proofing.

Skid-steer-style coupler

Push-button-actuated skid-steer-style coupler lets an operator attach and release attachments quickly from the seat. What’s more, the coupler doesn’t require special adapters that curtail bucket breakout or rollback.

Stable platform

Low center of gravity and exceptional balance add up to impressive stability and full-turn tipping-load capacities. Precise parallel control over the entire lift range helps ease material handling.

Add these to your bucket list

For moving mulch, shuttling sand, or carving through clay, we’ve got the right bucket for the job. Capacities range from 1.0 to 2.1 cu. yd.

Electrical

Type Electrical load center with blade-type multi-fused circuits Voltage 12 volt Number of Batteries 1 Battery Capacity 850 CCA Reserve Capacity 80 min. Alternator Rating 80 amp Lights (SAE 99) Driving/front working lights (2), rear working lights (2), turn signals, flashers, and stop- and taillights