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John Deere 344E
The John Deere 344E is a wheel loader built by John Deere. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1989. It is known in the North American used market. About 74% of units have an enclosed cab, 13% of those with air conditioning. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 90). Typical hours at resale: 5,000–10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Size class | 0-75 hp |
| Built around | 1989 |
| Used-market presence | known |
| Hours at resale | 5,000–10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 74% of units |
| Air conditioning | 13% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 90 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS 64% OROPS 26% EROPS w AC 9% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 96% 3 Valve 2% Base + 1 Function 2% |
| Differential | Standard 100% |
| Steering | Conventional 100% |
Other John Deere 344 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 344G | 75-100 hp | 1996 | known | 65% |
| John Deere 344H | 75-100 hp | 1999 | known | — |
| John Deere 344J | 75-100 hp | 2007 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 910 | Caterpillar | 0-75 hp | 1979 | common | 41% |
| Caterpillar 906 | Caterpillar | 0-75 hp | 1999 | common | 83% |
| Case 570LXT | Case | 0-75 hp | 1997 | common | 21% |
| Caterpillar 902 | Caterpillar | 0-75 hp | 1999 | common | 75% |
| Caterpillar IT12 | Caterpillar | 0-75 hp | 1987 | known | 59% |
| Case W11B | Case | 0-75 hp | 1989 | known | 65% |
| Caterpillar 910F | Caterpillar | 0-75 hp | 1994 | known | 60% |
| Case 570LXTII | Case | 0-75 hp | 1999 | known | 21% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.