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John Deere 316



John Deere 316 tractor photo
1978
300 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
312
316
12.0hp
16.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
John Deere 316 Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank4.5 gal
17.0 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 316 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere 316 with mower deck.
John Deere 316 photos...
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm
Weight785 lbs
356 kg
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 316 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
316 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 316.
1978C316G80001
FinalC316G95000

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
316 references literature
Operator's Manual 316 Hydrostatic Tractor (OMM81721) published in 1978
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677)
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986
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