John Deere
318
Lawn tractor · 1983–1992 · 18 hp
John Deere318
The John Deere 318 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1992. It features a Onan B43G engine, and power steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Onan B43G |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin |
| Displacement | 43.3 ci (709 cc) |
| Bore | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.62 in (67 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5 |
| Power Gross | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | foam and paper |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | Onan |
| Idle | 1350-3450 RPM |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.64 mm) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Sundstrand Series 15 hydrostatic unit mated to a Peerless differential. |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil Type | JD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid |
Hydraulics
| System Capacity | 1.2 gal (4.5 L) |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 640 lbs (290 kg) |
| Hitch Control | directional control |
Dimensions
| Length | 68.5 in (173 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 44 in (111 cm) |
| Height | 44 in (111 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46 in (116 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 836 lbs (379 kg) |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 780 lbs (353 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 4.80x4.00-8 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 23x10.50 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
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Steering
| Type | power |
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