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Lawn Tractor · 1979Unverified
John Deere 317
John Deere 317 — 300 Series · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 317 is a lawn tractor model with a rated output of 17 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class for power. It was manufactured from 1979 to 1983. The 317 is equipped with a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, driving two-wheel drive through a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 317 kg, and it is suitable for jobs covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
17 hp
Weight
317 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
63 rows
Recorded power
17 hp
Recorded weight
317 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1979-1983
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Lubrication problems with the original Kohler engine gave the John Deere 317 a reputation as a poor tractor. Deere offered a retro-fit kit to mount the Onan P218G engine and, later, Kohler provided an improved KT17 Series II engine.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank17.0 LReference
Kohler KT17QSReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
The early versions of the suffered from poor lubrication of the connecting rod journals when operated on hill sides. An improved KT17 Series II engine was used starting at engine specification number 24300 in 1982.Reference
Displacement42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)12.7 kWReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Oil change25 hReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil typeJD All-Weather Hydrostatic FluidReference
Oil change50 h (filter)Reference
Oil change500 h (oil)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight317 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Ag front4.80x4.00-8Reference
Ag rear23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length175 cmReference
Width107 cmReference
Height111 cmReference
John Deere 317 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
317 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 317.Reference
317 Serial Numbers
197995001Reference
1980120001Reference
1981155001Reference
1982190001Reference
1983222001Reference
Final285000Reference
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
The 317 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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
