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John Deere 310K vs John Deere 315SJ
Verdict: John Deere 310K vs John Deere 315SJ
The John Deere 310K and the John Deere 315SJ are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 315SJ leads on rated power with 92 hp against 88 hp. John Deere 310K is the newer design (2012 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 315SJ for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 310K 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
71
Fit score
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
88 hp
92 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
155.2 LReference
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Engine
65.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
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Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
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Power
65.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
374.3 NmReference
382.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dual stage dryReference
Oil capacity
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16.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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20.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 3 reverseReference
Transmission
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PowerShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
full power shiftReference
full powershiftReference
Pressure
220.6 barReference
249.9 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
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Hydraulic system
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90.8 LReference
Capacity
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90.8 LReference
Total flow
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106.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Length
708 cmReference
525 cmReference
Width
218 cmReference
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Height (cab)
274 cmReference
279 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
342 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
35 cmReference
Wheelbase
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213 cmReference
Weight
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15400 to 18350 poundsReference
Front tire
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11L-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference
Industrial rear
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500/70R24Reference
Height (ROPS)
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279 cmReference
Operating weight
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8323 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
434 cmReference
174 to 216 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere BackhoeReference
John Deere BackhoeReference
Transport height
342 cmReference
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Digging depth
434 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
396 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
543 cmReference
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Loading height
332 cmReference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5037 kgReference
5438 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3177 kgReference
3669 kgReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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441 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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548 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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543 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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408 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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523 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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561 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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662 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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358 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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434 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
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155.2 LReference
Front axle
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6.6 LReference
Rear axle
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18.0 LReference
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.


