Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified
John Deere 316
John Deere 316 — 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
780 to 822 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $4,549 in 1983Reference
The John Deere model 316 was an stripped down version of the 318. It used the same engine, but with only a single hydraulics spool and no power steering. John Deere advertising claimed it as a 16-horsepower tractor, although later verions used the same 18 HP engine as the 318.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank17.0 LReference
Onan B43EReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
The B43E was used from serial number until 1987, tractor serial number 420000.Reference
Displacement43.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Air cleanerfoam and paperReference
Idle RPM1350-3450Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.6 LReference
Onan P218GReference
The Onan P218 was used on the 316 from 1987 (tractor serial number 420001) to the end of production.Reference
Displacement47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)13.4 kWReference
SparkplugNGK BPR5EFSReference
SparkplugChampion RS14YCReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity6.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type0Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight780 to 822 poundsReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length176 cmReference
Width109 cmReference
Height113 cmReference
372 kgReference
Shipping353 kgReference
Max front axle358 kgReference
Max rear axle544 kgReference
John Deere 316 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
316 Serial Numbers
Location:Plate below steering columnReference
1984M00316X285001Reference
1985M00316X315001Reference
1986M00316X360001Reference
1987M00316X420001Reference
1988M00316X475001Reference
1989M00316X595001Reference
1990M00316X010001Reference
1991M00316X100001Reference
1992M00316X110001Reference
FinalM00316X120000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.