Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 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 | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | shoe |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
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 |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery volts | 12 |