John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 316

The John Deere model 316 was a 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.

Power16 hp

Founded38/46/50" deck

Model316

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 316

Engine

Fuel tank	4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Engine options	16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline; 18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline
Details 16HP Onan B43E	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin, used until 1987 (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)
Details 18HP Onan P218G	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin, used from 1987 (serial number 420001) to 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 and Champion RS14YC

Dimensions

Width	43.3 inches (109 cm)
Height	44.5 inches (113 cm)
Length	69.5 inches (176 cm)
Weight	822 lbs (372 kg)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	46 inches (116 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Max rear axle	1200 lbs (544 kg)
Max front axle	790 lbs (358 kg)
Shipping weight	780 lbs (353 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Shoe brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	300 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Description	The John Deere model 316 was a 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.
Original price	$4,549 in 1983
Years produced	1984 - 1992

Attachments

54" Blade	John Deere 54, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 12 inches lift (30 cm), 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), Weight: 135 lbs (61 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle
46" Snow blower	John Deere 49, 46 inches width (116 cm), one-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, Weight: 197 lbs (89 kg)
38" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere BM16600, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.7 inches (126 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg), Belts: John Deere M89090 (primary -SN555000), John Deere M71729 (primary SN555001+), John Deere M82538 (secondary)
46" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere M00595, 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 5 inch (3 to 12 cm), Weight: 116 lbs (52 kg), Belts: John Deere M82718 (primary), John Deere M41668 (secondary)
50" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere BM16377, 50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 68 inches (172 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), Weight: 186 lbs (84 kg), Belts: John Deere M82718 (primary), John Deere M41668 (secondary)

Transmission

Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	6.5 qts (6.2 L)
Transmission	Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	0 Optional

Serial Numbers

1984	M00316X285001
1985	M00316X315001
1986	M00316X360001
1987	M00316X420001
1988	M00316X475001
1989	M00316X595001
1990	M00316X010001
1991	M00316X100001
1992	M00316X110001
Final	M00316X120000
Location	Plate below steering column