John Deere 316
The John Deere 316 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 781 cc 47.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90. Operating weight: 780 to 822 pounds.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Operating Weight
780 to 822 pounds
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 316 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1984 - 1992
300 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1984 - 1992 | |
300 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $4,549 in 1983 | |
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 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Front PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 780 to 822 pounds |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 709 cc / 43.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Onan B43E |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin |
The B43E was used from serial number until 1987, tractor serial number 420000. | |
Displacement | 709 cc
43.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.62 inches
83 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | foam and paper |
Idle RPM | 1350-3450 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.7 qts
1.6 L |
Engine Detail — 781 cc / 47.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Onan P218G |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin |
The Onan P218 was used on the 316 from 1987 (tractor serial number 420001) to the end of production. | |
Displacement | 781 cc
47.7 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.88 inches
83 x 73 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Idle RPM | 1350-3450 |
Sparkplug | NGK BPR5EFS |
Champion RS14YC | |
John Deere 316 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Transmission | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 6.5 qts
6.2 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 316 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Length | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Width | 43.3 inches
109 cm |
Height | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
John Deere 316 Weight | |
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822 lbs
372 kg | |
Shipping | 780 lbs
353 kg |
Max front axle | 790 lbs
358 kg |
Max rear axle | 1200 lbs
544 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
46" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
John Deere 316, left side.
John Deere 316 with custom hydraulics and lawn sprayer.
John Deere 316 with custom hydraulics and lawn sprayer.
John Deere 316 with custom hydraulics and lawn sprayer.
John Deere 316 with hood up.
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