John Deere 318 Engine


John Deere 318 tractor photo
1983 - 1992
300 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
316
318
322
16.0hp
18.0hp
18.0hp
Engine options
18HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline
18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline
Engine Detail
Onan B43G
gasoline
2-cylinder 4-valve
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin
The Onan B43G was used from 1983 through 1986, ending with tractor serial number M00318X420000.
Displacement709 cc
43.3 ci
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.62 inches
83 x 67 mm
Power (gross)18 hp
13.4 kW
Air cleanerfoam and paper
Compression6.5:1
Idle RPM1350-3450
Starter volts12
SparkplugJD AM38622
 NGK BPR5EFS
 Motorcraft AGRF32
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Engine Oil
318 gasoline engine oil chart
Oil capacity1.75 qts
1.7 L
Engine Detail
Onan P218
gasoline
2-cylinder
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin
The Onan P218 was used in the John Deere 318 from 1987, beginning at serial number M00318X420001, through the end of production.
Displacement781 cc
47.7 ci
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.88 inches
83 x 73 mm
Power (gross)18 hp
13.4 kW
Compression7:1
Idle RPM1350-3450
Torque31 lb-ft
42.0 Nm
Torque RPM2200
Starter volts12
SparkplugNGK BPR5EFS
 Champion RS14YC
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Engine Oil
318 gasoline engine oil chart
Oil capacity1.75 qts
1.7 L
John Deere 318 Engine
John Deere 318 engine image
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