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.
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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
Cut:3.5 inches (8 cm)
Lift:12 inches (30 cm)
Name:54" Blade
Angle:manual-angle, hydraulic optional-angle
Model:John Deere 0611M
Mount:front-mount
Width:54 inches (137 cm)
Height:18 inches (45 cm)
Lift type:hydraulic-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