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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