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John Deere 300 Specs
John Deere 300 backhoe loader specifications: horsepower 32.1 kW, weight 1730.0 kg, transmission type Constant mesh, length 305.0 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 32.1 kW | 43.1 HP |
| Weight | 1730.0 kg | 3814.0 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Constant mesh | |
| Length | 305.0 cm | 120.1 in. |
| Pump Flow | 89.0 LPM | 6.5 GPM (24.6 LPM) 13.0 GPM (49.2 LPM) 23.5 GPM |
| Years Made | 1965-1973 | |
| Engine Model | John Deere | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.80 cm | 3.86 in. |
| Stroke | 9.80 cm | 3.86 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Live or transmission | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540, 540/1000 RPM | |
| Middle PTO Type | Live | |
| Middle PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | |
| Torque Power | 1300 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 149.2 N·m | 110.0 lb-ft |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | |
| Battery | 1 x12V or 2x6V | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 181.0 cm | 71.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 195.0 cm | 76.8 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62.5 l | 16.5 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l | 1.7 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.4 l | 2.7 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 38.0 l | 10.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 38.0 l | 10.0 gal |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.4 km/h | Forward: 15.5 MPH (25.0 km/h) Reverse: 4.6 MPH |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | |
| Steering Type | Manual or power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16Industrial: 5.50-16, 6.00-16 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 14.9-24Industrial: 11.2-28, 12.4-28 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | |
| Valves | 1 to 2 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
