John Deere 300

The John Deere 300 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 588 cc 35.9 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand 15. Operating weight: 500 lbs 226 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1977 300 SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1977
300 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $2,695 in 1977

John Deere 300 Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 300 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Front valves	1
	2 OptOptional

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	700 lbs 317 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere
Matched Working Equipment for John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975
Operator's Manual 300 Hydrostatic Tractor (OMM49673) published in 1975
Operator's Manual 300 Hydrostatic Tractor (OMM80641) published in 1976
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677)
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986

Engine

Engine Detail — 588 cc / 35.9 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K341AQS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	588 cc 35.9 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.75x3.25 inches 95 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion H10
Sparkplug gap	0.035 inches 0.889 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand 15

Transmission	Sundstrand 15
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Oil type	Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard

	Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard

Dimensions

John Deere 300 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	69 inches 175 cm
Width	42.5 inches 107 cm
Height	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	700 lbs 317 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
The 300 was compatible with the John Deere model 33 tiller, with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. The 33 tiller requires the installation of the rear PTO kit (BM15851) on the tractor.

John Deere 330 Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 330 Backhoe
Weight	500 lbs 226 kg
Transport height	72 inches 182 cm
Bucket width	8 inches 20 cm
	13 inches 33 cm
Digging depth	72 inches 182 cm
Reach from pivot	108 inches 274 cm
Loading height	49.5 inches 125 cm
Swing Arc	135°
Bucket force	3000 lbs 1360 kg
Dipperstick force	1560 lbs 707 kg

Photos

John Deere 300 garden tractor with mower deck.

John Deere 300 operator station and controls.

John Deere 300 garden tractor, right-rear view.