John Deere 318 Garden Tractor information

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John Deere 318

  • Year: 1983 – 1992 Model year
  • Series: 300 Series
  • Horsepower: 18HP
  • Weight: 780 to 836 pounds
  • Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 640 lbs 290 kg
  • John Deere 318 Original price $5,099 (1983 ) $5,650 (1989 )

John Deere 318 Specs

318 Serial Numbers
1983M00318X222001
1984M00318X285001
1985M00318X315001
1986M00318X360001
1987M00318X420001
1988M00318X475001
1989M00318X595001
1990M00318X010001
1991M00318X100001
1992M00318X110001
FinalM00318X120000

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.
Displacement709 cc
43.3 ci
Bore/Stroke3.25×2.62 inches
83 x 67 mm
Power (gross)18 hp
13.4 kW
Air cleanerfoam and paper
Compression6.5:1
Idle RPM1350-3450
Starter volts12
SparkplugJD AM38622
 NGK BPR5EFS
 Motorcraft AGRF32
Sparkplug gap0.025 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.
Displacement781 cc
47.7 ci
Bore/Stroke3.25×2.88 inches
83 x 73 mm
Power (gross)18 hp
13.4 kW
Compression7:1
Idle RPM1350-3450
Torque31 lb-ft
42.0 Nm
Torque RPM2200
Starter volts12
SparkplugNGK BPR5EFS
 Champion RS14YC
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.

Transmission

TransmissionSundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity5 qts
4.7 L
Oil typeJD All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid
Oil change200 h
Sundstrand Series 15 hydrostatic unit mated to a Peerless differential.

Capacity

Fuel4.5 gal
17.0 L
Hydraulic system1.2 gal
4.5 L

Hydraulics

Capacity1.2 gal
4.5 L
Front valves2

Tractor hitch

Rear TypeOpt
Controldirectional control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm)640 lbs
290 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTOindependent Opt
Clutchelectric
Rear PTO Type2000
Front PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Front PTO Typepulley

Electrical

Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps20
Battery CCA255
Battery volts12

John Deere 318 Tires

Ag front4.80×4.00-8
Ag rear23×10.50
Lawn/turf front16×6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear23×10.50-12

Dimensions

Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm
Length68.5 inches
173 cm
Width44 inches
111 cm
Height44 inches
111 cm

John Deere 318 Weight

836 lbs
379 kg
Shipping780 lbs
353 kg
Max front axle790 lbs
358 kg
Max rear axle1200 lbs
544 kg

Attachments

38″ mid-mount mower deck
46″ mid-mount mower deck
50″ mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader

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