Introduction
Production Information of John Deere, 318
The production information of the tractor (318) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Garden tractor |
| Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| $5,650 (1989 ) | |
| Original price | $5,099 (1983 ) |
Dimension and Tires Information of John Deere, 318
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Wheelbase | 46 inches [116 cm] |
|---|---|
| Height | 44 inches [111 cm] |
| Length | 68.5 inches [173 cm] |
| Width | 44 inches [111 cm] |
| Ag front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Ag rear | 23x10.50 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine Specifications of John Deere, 318
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin |
| 2-cylinder |
| The Onan P218 was used in the John Deere 318 from 1987, beginning at serial number M00318X420001, through the end of production. |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] |
|---|---|
| Champion RS14YC | |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp [13.4 kW] |
| Torque | 31 lb-ft [42.0 Nm] |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3450 |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts [1.7 L] |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.88 inches [83 x 73 mm] |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Displacement | 781 cc [47.7 ci] |
| Sparkplug | NGK BPR5EFS |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
Transmission Information of John Deere, 318Y
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| Sundstrand Series 15 hydrostatic unit mated to a Peerless differential. |
| Oil change | 200 h |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
| Oil type | JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts [4.7 L] |
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
Transmission variants 2
| 3 | Throttle |
|---|---|
| 1 | Motion control |
| 2 | Brakes |
Transmission variants 3
Mechanical Specs of John Deere, 318Y
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Open operator station. |
| Power steering |
| Differential mechanical drum brakes |
Power Information of John Deere, 318Y
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Rear PTO | Independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Electric |
| Front PTO | Independent |
| Clutch | Electric |
| Front PTO Type | Pulley |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Hydraulics Specifications of John Deere, 318
Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.
| Capacity | 1.2 gal [4.5 L] |
|---|---|
| Front valves | 2 |
Three-Point Hitch of John Deere, 318
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Control | Directional control |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 640 lbs [290 kg] |
Electrical System of John Deere, 318
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Charging system | Alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the John Deere 318 have?
The John Deere 318 delivers 18 HP.
What years was the John Deere 318 produced?
The John Deere 318 was produced in 1983-1992.
What engine does the John Deere 318 have?
The John Deere 318 is powered by a 2-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the John Deere 318 use?
The John Deere 318 uses a Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 transmission.
Is the John Deere 318 4WD?
The John Deere 318 is available in 2WD.