John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 322
The John Deere model 322 was a liquid-cooled version of the popular 318 garden tractor, using a three-cylinder Yanmar engine instead of the Onan twin found on the 318. It was produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the 300 Series garden tractors, built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The 322 featured a hydrostatic transmission, power steering, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. It had a fuel capacity of 4.5 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 1.625 gallons. The tractor supported various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader.
Power18 hp
Founded38/46/50" deck
Model322
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 322
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Yanmar 3TG66UJ |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Idle RPM | 1300-3425 |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Sparkplug | Champion RN11YC, NGK BPR4BS |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.60x2.53 inches (66 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 658 cc (40.2 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.9 qts (2.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.032 inches (0.813 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 2.9 qts (2.7 L) |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Variants
| 318 | air-cooled gas |
|---|---|
| 322 | liquid-cooled gas |
| 332 | diesel |
Capacities
| Fuel | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 1.625 gal (6.2 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Group | BCI U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Valves | 2 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.625 gal (6.2 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | 300 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Description | The John Deere model 322 was, basically, a liquid-cooled version of the popular 318 garden tractor. The 322 used a three-cylinder Yanmar engine in place of the Onan twin found on the 318. |
| Original price | $6,800 in 1990 |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1992 |
Attachments
| Blade | Cut3.5 inches (8 cm) Lift12 inches (30 cm) Name54" Blade Anglemanual-angle, hydraulic optional-angle ModelJohn Deere 0611M Mountfront-mount Width54 inches (137 cm) Height18 inches (45 cm) Lift typehydraulic-lift |
|---|---|
| Other | Two tillers were available for the 322, a 48-inch shaft drive and a 30-inch hydraulic tiller (with optional extension to 42 inch). The shaft-drive tiller required the optional 2000 RPM rear PTO. The hydraulic tiller operated off a separate hydraulic pump that was belt-driven in place of the mower deck.,A rear-mounted finish mower was available for the 318, if equipped with three-point hitch and 2000 RPM rear PTO.,Front-end loader |
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| Snow blower | Name46" Snow blower Typesingle-stage ModelJohn Deere G049 0603M Mountfront-mount Width46 inches (116 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
| Controls | Throttle, Motion control, Brakes, Parking brake |
| Oil capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Tractor hitch
| Control | directional control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Serial Numbers
| 1988 | 475001 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 595001 |
| 1990 | 010001 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 110001 |
| Final | 120000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 43.3 inches (109 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Length | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Weight | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 30.5/32.8 inches (77/83 cm) |
| Front tread | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Max rear axle | 1200 lbs (544 kg) |
| Max front axle | 790 lbs (358 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Flange rear axle | 1.2 inch diameter (30 mm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent Optional |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Clutch | electric |