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Lawn Tractor · 1984Unverified

John Deere 316

Name: John Deere 316
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 316 — 300 Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 316 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 16 hp, positioning it within the middle of its class for power. Production of this model occurred from 1984 to 1992. The 316 features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, coupled with a hydrostatic transmission and two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the tractor ranges from 780 to 822 pounds, and it is suitable for tasks of approximately 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

79 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1984-1992

Verified variants

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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.

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