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John Deere 318



John Deere 318 tractor photo
1983 - 1992
300 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
316
318
322
16.0hp
18.0hp
18.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$5,099 (1983 )
$5,650 (1989 )
Variants
318air-cooled gas
322liquid-cooled gas
332diesel
John Deere 318 Engines
18HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline
18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
John Deere 318 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere 318 with three-point plow, left side.
John Deere 318 photos...
Capacity
Fuel4.5 gal
17.0 L
Hydraulic system1.2 gal
4.5 L
Hydraulics
Capacity1.2 gal
4.5 L
Front valves2
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 OptOptional
Controldirectional control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)640 lbs
290 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent OptOptional
Clutchelectric
Rear PTO Type2000
Front PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Front PTO Typepulley
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm
Weight780 to 836 pounds
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 318 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
50" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
318 Serial Number Location
John Deere 318 serial number location
Plate below steering column
318 Serial Numbers
1983M00318X222001
1984M00318X285001
1985M00318X315001
1986M00318X360001
1987M00318X420001
1988M00318X475001
1989M00318X595001
1990M00318X010001
1991M00318X100001
1992M00318X110001
FinalM00318X120000

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps20
Battery CCA255
Battery volts12
References
318 references literature
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere
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
318 manuals literature
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
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