John Deere 318

John Deere 318The John Deere 318 is a 2WD lawn and garden tractor from the 300 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 1983 to 1992. The John Deere 318 is equipped with one of two engines: Onan B43G (0.7 L) or Onan P218G (0.8 L) and shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The John Deere 318 lawn tractor used the Onan B43G (early version) or Onan P218G (later version).

The Onan B43G is a 0.7 L, 710 cm2, (43.3 cu·in) two-cylinders gasoline engine with 82.55 mm (3.25 in) of cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.6 in) of piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.5:1. This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power.

The Onan P218G is a 0.8 L, 782 cm2, (47.7 cu·in) two-cylinders gasoline engine with 82.55 mm (3.25 in) of cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 7.0:1. This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power. Both engines used a full pressure lubrication system, a dry-type air cleaner with pre-cleaner, pulse type fuel pump and fixed jet carburetor.

The JD 318 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, shoe and drum brakes on rear wheels, open operator station and 17.0 liters (4.5 US gal.; 3.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the John Deere 318 lawn and garden tractor:

  • John Deere BM16600: mid-mount 38 in (960 mm) 2-blade mower deck with hydraulic lift
  • John Deere M00595: mid-mount 46 in (1,160 mm) 3-blade mower deck with hydraulic lift
  • John Deere BM16377: mid-mount 50 in (1,270 mm) 3-blade mower deck with hydraulic lift
  • John Deere 0611M: front-mount 54 in (1,370 mm) blade
  • John Deere 49 0603M: front-mount 46 in (1,160 mm) single-stage snowblower with hydraulic lift
  • John Deere 47 2752M: front-mount 47 in (1,190 mm) dual-stage snowblower with hydraulic lift
  • John Deere 44 loader

John Deere 318 Specifications

General Specifications
ModelJohn Deere 318
Length1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Width1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Height1,130 mm (44.5 in)
Wheel base1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Weight (net)354 kg (780 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity17.0 liters (4.5 US gal.; 3.7 Imp. gal)
Battery12V BCI Group 22F
Cabin typeOpen operator station
Engine
Engine modelOnan B43G
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.7 L, 710 cm2, (43.3 cu·in)
Bore and stroke82.55 mm X 66.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.6 in)
Compression ratio6.5:1
Horsepower18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque43 N·m (4.4 kg·m, 31.7 ft·lb)
StarterElectric
Oil capacity:1.4 L (1.48 US. qt, 1.23 Imp. qt.)
Spark plugNGK BPR5EF, Champion RS14YC
Engine
Engine modelOnan P218G
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.8 L, 782 cm2, (47.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke82.55 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Compression ratio7.0:1
Horsepower18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque43 N·m (4.4 kg·m, 31.7 ft·lb)
StarterElectric
Oil capacity:1.4 L (1.48 US. qt, 1.23 Imp. qt.)
Spark plugNGK BPR5EF, Champion RS14YC
Transmission and chassis
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeHydrostatic power
BrakesShoe and drum on rear wheels
Transmission modelSundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Transmission typeShaft-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 12.4 kmh (7.7 mph) Reverse: 6.2 (3.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity7.1 L (7.5 US. qt, 6.25 Imp. qt.)
Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 23×10.50-12; 23×8.50-12
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
Front PTO spped3,450 rpm
Rear PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch (option)
Rear PTO spped2,000 rpm
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