1977 - 1978
| 1977 - 1978 |
| 300 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 312 | → 316 |
| 314 ↓ | |
1978
| 1978 |
| 300 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
John Deere 316 Engine
| John Deere 316 Engine |
| 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
| Engine details ... |
John Deere 316 Transmission
| John Deere 316 Transmission |
| hydrostatic |
| Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
| Weight | 785 lbs
356 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
John Deere 312 Engine
| John Deere 312 Engine |
| 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Engine details ... |
1977 - 1978
| 1977 - 1978 |
| 300 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Kohler K301AQS |
| gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| air-cooled |
| Displacement | 476 cc
29.1 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
| Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
| Starter volts | 12 |
John Deere 312 Transmission
| John Deere 312 Transmission |
| hydrostatic |
| Transmission details ... |
1977 - 1978
| 1977 - 1978 |
| 300 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Sundstrand 15 |
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Speeds
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch |
| Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
| Weight | 760 lbs
344 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1977 - 1978
| 1977 - 1978 |
| 300 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
John Deere 312 Tires
| John Deere 312 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
312 Serial Numbers
| 312 Serial Numbers |
| 1977 | C312F070001 |
| 1978 | C312G080001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
|
312 Serial Location
| 312 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number plate located below the steering wheel on the John Deere 312. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
