John Deere 317 Specifications - John Deere 317 Specs

info
316 ↑
Series: 317, 318 ↓
Production
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Garden tractor
Factory: Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Lubrication problems with the original Kohler engine gave the John Deere 317 a reputation as a poor tractor. Deere offered a retro-fit kit to mount the Onan P218G engine and, later, Kohler provided an improved KT17 Series II engine.
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical shoe
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: hydrostatic
Capacity
Fuel: 4.5 gal 17.0 L
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO: independent
Clutch: electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 46 inches 116 cm
Weight: 700 lbs 317 kg
Front tire: 16x6.50-8
Rear tire: 23x10.50-12
317 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 317.
Electrical
Ground: negative
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 12
info
316 ↑
Series: 317, 318 ↓
Engine Detail
Kolher KT17QS, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, The early versions of the suffered from poor lubrication of the connecting rod journals when operated on hill sides. An improved KT17 Series II engine was used starting at engine specification number 24300 in 1982.
Displacement: 691 cc 42.18 ci
Bore/Stroke: 3.125x2.750 inches 79 x 70 mm
Power: 17 hp 12.7 kW
Rated RPM: 3600
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 1.5 qts 1.4 L
info
316 ↑
Series: 317, 318 ↓
Transmission
Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity: 5 qts 4.7 L
info
316 ↑
Series: 317, 318 ↓
John Deere 317 Tires
Lawn/turf front: 16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear: 23x10.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 46 inches 116 cm
Length: 69 inches 175 cm
Width: 42.5 inches 107 cm
Height: 44 inches 111 cm
Weight: 700 lbs 317 kg
info
316 ↑
Series: 317, 318 ↓
Attachment overview
46" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
46" Mower deck
Type: mid-mount John Deere
Cutting width: 46 inches 116 cm
48" Mower deck
Type: mid-mount John Deere
Cutting width: 48 inches 121 cm
50" Mower deck
Type: mid-mount John Deere
Cutting width: 50 inches 127 cm