Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1984 - 1992 |
| Series | 300 Series |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Built in | Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | Original price was $4,549 in 1983 |
| Notes | The John Deere model 316 was an stripped down version of the 318. It used the same engine, but with only a single hydraulics spool and no power steering. John Deere advertising claimed it as a 16-horsepower tractor, although later verions used the same 18 HP engine as the 318. |
| John Deere 316 Engines | |
| Engine | 16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline 18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 4.5 gal 17.0 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 316 Transmission | |
| Transmission | hydrostatic |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Brakes | Shoe brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | 0 (optional) |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches 116 cm |
| Weight | 780 to 822 pounds |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 316 attachments | |
| Attachment | 38" mid-mount mower deck 46" mid-mount mower deck 50" mid-mount mower deck snowblower blade |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 316 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Plate below steering column |
| 1984 | M00316X285001 |
| 1985 | M00316X315001 |
| 1986 | M00316X360001 |
| 1987 | M00316X420001 |
| 1988 | M00316X475001 |
| 1989 | M00316X595001 |
| 1990 | M00316X010001 |
| 1991 | M00316X100001 |
| 1992 | M00316X110001 |
| Final | M00316X120000 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1984, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M72236) published in 1986 Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M79655) published in 1989 Operator's Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M87709) published in 1984 Technical Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (TM1590) published in 1995 Operator's Manual 38-Inch Mid-Mount Rotary Mower (200 and 300 Series) (OMM71721) published in 1986 Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986 |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 316 Current model16.0 hp
- 18.0 hp