John Deere 316 
 1984 - 1992 300 Series Garden tractor 
 
Series map:
316
318
16.0hp
18.0hp
 
 
Production Manufacturer John Deere
 Garden tractor Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA Original price was $4,549 in 1983 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.  
 
Mechanical Two-wheel drive Manual  steering Shoe brakes Open operator station.  
 
Tractor hitch Rear Type 0 Opt Optional   
 
Power Take-off (PTO) Front PTO independent
 Clutch electric
 Front PTO Type pulley
  
 
316 Serial Numbers Location: Plate below steering column
 1984 M00316X285001
 1985 M00316X315001
 1986 M00316X360001
 1987 M00316X420001
 1988 M00316X475001
 1989 M00316X595001
 1990 M00316X010001
 1991 M00316X100001
 1992 M00316X110001
 Final M00316X120000
 FAQ: How to read a serial number table.  
 
Electrical Ground negative
 Charging system alternator
 Charging amps 15
 Battery volts 12
  
 
References Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1984, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M72236) published in 1986 Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M79655) published in 1989 Operator's Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M87709) published in 1984 Technical Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (TM1590) published in 1995 Operator's Manual 38-Inch Mid-Mount Rotary Mower (200 and 300 Series) (OMM71721) published in 1986 Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986  
 
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