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John Deere 310D vs John Deere 315C

Verdict: John Deere 310D vs John Deere 315C

The John Deere 310D and the John Deere 315C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 310D leads on rated power with 75 hp against 71 hp. John Deere 310D is the lighter machine (13,600 kg vs 13,830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 310D is the newer design (1991 vs 1986). In short: choose the John Deere 310D for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 315C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 310D Backhoe Loader
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 315C Backhoe Loader
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
75 hp
71 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 19.5L-24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
55.9 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
55.9 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual-stage dry typeReference
dual stage dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
291.5 NmReference
260.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
16.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Engine (gross)
52.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
52.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
128.7 LReference
98.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
open centerReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.2 barReference
Total flow
143.8 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
24.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
196.5 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
Weight
13600 to 14290 poundsReference
13830 to 15825 poundsReference
Ag front
14x17.5Reference
Ag rear
21Lx24Reference
Length
688 cmReference
551 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
224 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
274 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
363 cmReference
2WD ROPS Weight
6168 kgReference
4WD Cab Weight
6481 kgReference
Front tire
9.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
12.5L-15Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-28Reference
Operating weight
7178 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
441 cmReference
169 to 216 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
Bosch alternator (after SN787514)Reference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
92 (after SN787514)Reference
65Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Standard Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere Extendable BackhoeReference
John Deere BackhoeReference
Transport height
383 cmReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
429 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
436 cmReference
425 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
388 cmReference
Reach from pivot
535 cmReference
532 cmReference
Loading height
40 cmReference
350 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
5248 kgReference
5248 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3016 kgReference
3016 kgReference
John Deere Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
441 cmReference
429 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
556 cmReference
548 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
425 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
553 cmReference
542 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
401 cmReference
388 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
528 cmReference
513 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
535 cmReference
534 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
647 cmReference
641 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
355 cmReference
358 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
424 cmReference
358 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5230 kgReference
5171 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5230 kgReference
5171 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3039 kgReference
3016 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2063 kgReference
2059 kgReference
Speeds
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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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