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John Deere 312

John Deere 312 tractor
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The John Deere 312 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1978 as part of the 300 Series. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AQS 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand 15 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 760 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. It offers an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and compatibility with the John Deere model 33 tiller with rear PTO kit installation. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Power12 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model312

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 312

Power

Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301AQS
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.1 ci)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:42.5 inches (107 cm)
Height:44 inches (111 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Weight:760 lbs (344 kg)
Wheelbase:46 inches (116 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Series:300 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1977 - 1978
Manufactured in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments

54" 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
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)
Additional:The 312 was compatible with the John Deere model 33 tiller, with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. The 33 tiller requires the installation of the rear PTO kit (BM15851) on the tractor.
46" Snow blower:John Deere 49, 46 inches width (116 cm), one-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 197 lbs (89 kg)
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)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Sundstrand 15
Controls:Throttle, Forward/Reverse, Brake, Parking brake
Oil type:JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

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