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John Deere 324H Specifications

The John Deere 324H wheel loader is powered by John Deere PowerTech 4045D 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 80 hp (59 kW) at 2400 rpm. The John Deere 324H is equipped with a two-range hydrostatic transmission, power steering system, hydraulic dual disc brakes, and 15.5x25 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 30.3 gpm (115 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3045 psi (210 bar). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 4885 lbs (2215 kg) and tipping load of 9770 lbs (4430 kg). The maximum lift height is 131.7" (3345 mm) to hinge pin, and bucket breakout force is 16630 lbs (7545 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... John Deere PowerTech 4045D
Engine Type .................... Vertical in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... Four
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 276 (4.52)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 4.17 (106.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type.................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 80.0 (59.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 84.0 (62.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2400
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) .................... 395 (291)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1400
Slow Idle Speed, rpm .................... 1000
Fast Idle Speed, rpm .................... 2525
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Combustion System .................... Direct injection
Fuel System .................... Injection pump
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System .................... Full pressure
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 36.9 (140.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 12.6 (12.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 15.7 (15.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 65

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Hydrostatic, 2-range
Number of Forward Gears .................... 2
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 2
Forward Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 5.3 (8.5)
Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 17.4 (28.0)
Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 5.3 (8.5)
Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 17.4 (28.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type .................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration .................... Articulated frame
Steering System .................... Hydrostatic power
Service Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic dual disc
Front Tire Size .................... 15.5x25
Rear Tire Size .................... 15.5x25

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 30.3 (115.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3045 (210)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 17.2 (65.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 5225 (2375)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 4885 (2215)
Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Forks), lbs (kg) .................... 3605 (1635)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Forks), lbs (kg) .................... 3320 (1505)
Tipping Load (Straight, Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 10450 (4750)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 9770 (4430)
Tipping Load (Straight, Forks), lbs (kg) .................... 7210 (3270)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Forks), lbs (kg) .................... 6640 (3010)
Breakout Force (Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 16630 (7545)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Lift Height (Bucket Hinge Pin), in (mm) .................... 131.7 (3345)
Maximum Lift Height (Forks), in (mm) .................... 128.9 (3275)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 119.1 (3025)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) .................... 234.8 (5965)
Length With Forks On Ground, in (mm) .................... 265.7 (6750)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 66.9 (1700)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 83.1 (2110)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 98.4 (2500)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 14 (355)
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 28
Working Width (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 95 (2410)
Heaped Capacity (Bucket), cu.ft (m3) .................... 45.9 (1.30)
Digging Depth (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 2.9 (74)
Digging Depth (Forks), in (mm) .................... 3.2 (82)
Rollback Angle At Full Height (Bucket), deg .................... 52
Dump Angle At Full Height (Bucket), deg .................... 42
Dumping Height (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 106.2 (2700)
Reach At Full Height (Bucket Dumped), in (mm) .................... 33.1 (840)
Working Length (Forks), in (mm) .................... 54 (1370)
Clearance At Max Reach (Forks), in (mm) .................... 61.2 (1555)
Maximum Reach (Forks), in (mm) .................... 59.3 (1505)
Reach At Full Height (Forks), in (mm) .................... 27.6 (700)
Reach At Ground Level (Forks), in (mm) .................... 34.6 (880)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 174.6 (4435)
Operating Weight (Bucket), lbs (kg) .................... 15640 (7100)
Operating Weight (Forks), lbs (kg) .................... 15630 (7095)

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