Lawn Tractor · 1975Unverified
John Deere 300
John Deere 300 — 300 Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
16 hp
Weight
317 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $2,695 in 1977Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank17.0 LReference
Kohler K341AQSReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement35.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion H10Reference
Sparkplug gap0.889 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand 15Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil typeLow-Viscosity Hy-GardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typeopen centerReference
Front valves1Reference
Front valves2Reference
Rear Type0Reference
Typesleeve hitchReference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight317 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Weight226 kgReference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Length175 cmReference
Width107 cmReference
Height111 cmReference
John Deere 300 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
300 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column of the John Deere 300.Reference
300 Serial Numbers
1975C300D30001Reference
1976C300E55001Reference
1977C300F70001Reference
FinalC300F80000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
The 300 was compatible with the John Deere model 33 tiller, with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. The 33 tiller requires the installation of the rear PTO kit (BM15851) on the tractor.Reference
John Deere 330 Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 330 BackhoeReference
Transport height182 cmReference
Bucket width20 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Digging depth182 cmReference
Reach from pivot274 cmReference
Loading height125 cmReference
Swing Arc135°Reference
Bucket force1360 kgReference
Dipperstick force707 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.