John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 300

The John Deere 300 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1977. It features a 16 hp Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $2,695 in 1977. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 700 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. It includes an open center hydraulic system with optional valves, an independent front PTO with electric clutch, and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, backhoe, and compatibility with the John Deere model 33 tiller requiring a rear PTO kit installation.

Power16 hp

Founded38/46" deck

Model300

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 300

Power

Power	16.0 hp

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K341AQS
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Sparkplug	Champion H10
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement	588 cc (35.9 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.035 inches (0.889 mm)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	42.5 inches (107 cm)
Height	44 inches (111 cm)
Length	69 inches (175 cm)
Weight	700 lbs (317 kg)
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Wheelbase	46 inches (116 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Front valves	1
Optional valves	2

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	300 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$2,695 in 1977
Years produced	1975 - 1977

Attachments

Blade	John Deere 54, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 15 inches lift (38 cm), Angling 30°, 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), 140 lbs (63 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle
Tiller	Compatible with John Deere model 33 tiller, with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. Requires installation of rear PTO kit (BM15851) on the tractor.
Backhoe	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)
Snowblower	John Deere 49, 46 inches width (116 cm), one-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 197 lbs (89 kg)
Front-end loader	320 Loader built by Brantly, 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 750 lbs breakout (340 kg), 55° dump, 12 inches reach (dumped) (30 cm), 9 inches reach (ground) (22 cm), 71 inches height (at pin) (180 cm), 51 inches clearance (dumped) (129 cm), 62 inches clearance (level) (157 cm), boom cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), boom rod: 1.125 inches (2 cm), bucket cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), bucket rod: 1.125 inches (2 cm), weight: 316 lbs (143 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
38" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 41, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 111 lbs (50 kg)
46" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 48, 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 144 lbs (65 kg)