At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.
Working Range
Measurement basis: John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/backhoes/john-deere/310sl-hl/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- L-series EPA Final Tier4 / EU StageIV; PowerTech Plus 4045HT083
- Applicable region
- North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- John Deere 310SL HL
- Generation / record
- L-series EPA Final Tier4 / EU StageIV; PowerTech Plus 4045HT083
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length — transport | 24 ft 2 in | 7.37 m | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Loader bucket width — transport envelope | 7 ft 2 in | 2,184 mm | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Transport height | 11 ft 9 in | 3.57 m | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Digging depth — SAE maximum | 14 ft 10 in | 4.51 m | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verified | First-party citation pending |
| Reach from center of swing pivot | 18 ft 5 in | 5.62 m | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Loading height — truck loading position | 11 ft 11 in | 3.63 m | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verified | First-party citation pending |
| Net peak power — ISO 9249 | 110 hp | 82 kW | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed. Rated at 2244 rpm.Authorized dealer verified | First-party citation pending |
| Ground clearance — minimum | 1 ft | 310 mm | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.Authorized dealer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
What the specifications mean
The published 310SL HL values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Dipper & backhoe | John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed. | L-series EPA Final Tier4 / EU StageIV; PowerTech Plus 4045HT083North American reference |
| Loader linkage & bucket | Transport dimensions refer to the manufacturer illustrated stowed posture. | L-series EPA Final Tier4 / EU StageIV; PowerTech Plus 4045HT083North American reference |
| Drive, tires & hydraulics | Working ranges apply only to the stated attachment configuration. | L-series EPA Final Tier4 / EU StageIV; PowerTech Plus 4045HT083North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 310SL HL inspection priorities
- Check kingpost, swing tower, dipper, stabilizers and both loader and backhoe pin groups.
- Road-test transmission, axles, 4WD, brakes and steering before hydraulic load testing.
- Operate the extendable dipper and auxiliary circuits when installed.
- Match the 310SL HL model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- A backhoe combines loader, excavator and road-travel wear systems in one machine.
- Kingpost, stabilizer, transmission and axle repairs deserve separate allowances.
- Price buckets, couplers and auxiliary tools from their actual condition and interfaces.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Backhoe buckets, breakers and thumbs
Verify dipper or coupler interface, hydraulic circuit, tool weight.
Open attachment researchFront buckets and forks
Verify loader linkage or coupler, load centre, hydraulic controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: John Deere 310SL HL — Extendable dipper retracted, 610 mm backhoe bucket, 0.86 m³ heavy-duty loader bucket, MFWD. The 2184 mm loader bucket is widest in the transport envelope; stabilizers stowed.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.L-series backhoe brochure
North America · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified