
John Deere 318
John Deere 318 Specs
| 318 Serial Numbers | |
| 1983 | M00318X222001 |
| 1984 | M00318X285001 |
| 1985 | M00318X315001 |
| 1986 | M00318X360001 |
| 1987 | M00318X420001 |
| 1988 | M00318X475001 |
| 1989 | M00318X595001 |
| 1990 | M00318X010001 |
| 1991 | M00318X100001 |
| 1992 | M00318X110001 |
| Final | M00318X120000 |
Onan B43G gasoline 2-cylinder 4-valve air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin Engine Detail
| The Onan B43G was used from 1983 through 1986, ending with tractor serial number M00318X420000. | |
| Displacement | 709 cc 43.3 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25×2.62 inches 83 x 67 mm |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp 13.4 kW |
| Air cleaner | foam and paper |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3450 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Sparkplug | JD AM38622 |
| NGK BPR5EFS | |
| Motorcraft AGRF32 | |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
Onan P218 gasoline 2-cylinder air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin Engine Detail
| The Onan P218 was used in the John Deere 318 from 1987, beginning at serial number M00318X420001, through the end of production. | |
| Displacement | 781 cc 47.7 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25×2.88 inches 83 x 73 mm |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp 13.4 kW |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3450 |
| Torque | 31 lb-ft 42.0 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Sparkplug | NGK BPR5EFS |
| Champion RS14YC | |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
Transmission
| Transmission | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Oil type | JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Sundstrand Series 15 hydrostatic unit mated to a Peerless differential. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 4.5 gal 17.0 L |
| Hydraulic system | 1.2 gal 4.5 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1.2 gal 4.5 L |
| Front valves | 2 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Opt |
| Control | directional control |
| Rear lift (at 24″/610mm) | 640 lbs 290 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent Opt |
| Clutch | electric |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
John Deere 318 Tires
| Ag front | 4.80×4.00-8 |
| Ag rear | 23×10.50 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16×6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23×10.50-12 |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 46 inches 116 cm |
| Length | 68.5 inches 173 cm |
| Width | 44 inches 111 cm |
| Height | 44 inches 111 cm |
John Deere 318 Weight
| 836 lbs 379 kg | |
| Shipping | 780 lbs 353 kg |
| Max front axle | 790 lbs 358 kg |
| Max rear axle | 1200 lbs 544 kg |
Attachments
| 38″ mid-mount mower deck | |
| 46″ mid-mount mower deck | |
| 50″ mid-mount mower deck | |
| Snowblower | |
| Blade | |
| Front-end loader |








