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 listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90. Operating weight: 780 to 822 pounds.

Overview

	1984 - 1992 300 SeriesGarden tractor 300 Series Garden tractor

Production
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
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Shoe brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional

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
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery volts	12

References
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

Engine

Engine options
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

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

Dimensions

John Deere 316 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
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
	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
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.