‘Compact powerhouses’ – as the A-series can be described – are characterized by a very compact construction, allowing easy manoeuvrability in tight areas. With a tipping load of 1,000 kg the D204SW can almost lift its own weight!
| Engine | Kubota D722 (3 cylinder) |
| Engine power | 20 HP / 15 kW |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Service weight - Measured with earthbucket | 1,100 kg |
| Lifting capacity | 1,100 kg |
| Tipping load - Measured with counterweight or driver ± 65 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Lifting height - Measured with counterweight or driver ± 65 kg | 2,170 mm |
| Length without bucket | 2,200 mm |
| Width on standard tires | 920 mm |
| Driving mechanism | Hydrostatic 4 wheel drive with automotive control by 4 heavy Poclain wheel engines |
| Control | Drive back- and forward through electrical switch |
| Differential lock | Electric controlled slip differential |
| Driving hydraulics | 65 ltr/min (350 bar) |
| Working hydraulics | 28 ltr/min (150 bar) |
| Driving speed | 0-15 km/h |
| Parking brake | Hydraulic multidisk brake |
| Colour | GIANT yellow / GIANT grey / black |
| A Wheelbase | 1,205 mm |
| B Total length (without bucket) | 2,211 mm |
| C Total length (with bucket) | 2,911 mm |
| D Length 3-point lifting arm | -- |
| E Min. height 3-point hitch | -- |
| F Max. height 3-point hitch | -- |
| G Seat top height | 1,020 mm |
| H Max. height with ROPS/FOPS safetyroof | 2,060 mm |
| I Max. height with ROPS/FOPS cabin | -- |
| J Height frontframe | 1,380 mm |
| K Dumping height | 1,408 mm |
| L Max. height pivot | 2,170 mm |
| M Max. height with bucket | 2,976 mm |
| N Rollback angle (on the ground) | 43° |
| O Rollback angle at max. lifting height | 45° |
| P Dumping angle (max.) | 34° |
| R Diameter standard tire | ø570 mm |
| 1A Maximum radius external | 2,225 mm |
| 1B Radius at the outer edge | 1,967 mm |
| 1C Inside turning radius | 978 mm |
| 1D Min. machine width | 920 mm |