John Deere 318 Reviews
Excellent Machine!!!!!!!!!!
Model Year: 1985
The best lawn and garden tractor ever built. I have been using 318's for the past 15 years and there has only been very few things that I have thrown at it that it couldn't handle! It has taken the hardest abuse I have ever thrown at a machine and kept right on taking it! Many people are afraid of the durability of the hydrostatic transmission but after using this tractor they will realize that there is nothing to be nervous about! Attachments for these model tractors are indestructible. The 54" blade w/ hydro lift & angle being my favorite. It beats the stuffing out of Manual lifting the plow and getting off to change the angle. I plan for my 318 to serve me for a very long time.
Pros: Dependable, Powerful, Power steering, Hydraulic attachements.
Cons: OEM headlights arent even worth turning on. Thats it!
Model Year: 1985
The best lawn and garden tractor ever built. I have been using 318's for the past 15 years and there has only been very few things that I have thrown at it that it couldn't handle! It has taken the hardest abuse I have ever thrown at a machine and kept right on taking it! Many people are afraid of the durability of the hydrostatic transmission but after using this tractor they will realize that there is nothing to be nervous about! Attachments for these model tractors are indestructible. The 54" blade w/ hydro lift & angle being my favorite. It beats the stuffing out of Manual lifting the plow and getting off to change the angle. I plan for my 318 to serve me for a very long time.
Pros: Dependable, Powerful, Power steering, Hydraulic attachements.
Cons: OEM headlights arent even worth turning on. Thats it!
Excellent Tractor
Model Year: 1985
I bought this tractor a 316 and in 2006 I bought a 318 body frame and transmission and rear end for the extras like the power steering, dobble hydraulic lift for snow blade operating and put the 316 motor in it. I have had this tractor since new and has been a workhorse year round, lawn, garden tilling and pushing snow in winters since I bought it. I just ordered a rebuild engine block cause I notice a little lost of compression on both cylinders and if winter is as bad as last I don't want to have to be repairing it right in the middle of it. I do not know the hours on this tractor cause it didn't come with the hour meter, but like I said I used it year round for the last 26 yrs since I bought it. I still have my 316 body and power train that was working excellent to the time I pull the motor off in the summer of 2006. Can't complain. 5 Star.
Pros: Ideal for everything around the yard and more. everything you can for of a garden tractor. Too bad John Deere don't build them anymore.
Cons: None as far as I am concerned.
Model Year: 1985
I bought this tractor a 316 and in 2006 I bought a 318 body frame and transmission and rear end for the extras like the power steering, dobble hydraulic lift for snow blade operating and put the 316 motor in it. I have had this tractor since new and has been a workhorse year round, lawn, garden tilling and pushing snow in winters since I bought it. I just ordered a rebuild engine block cause I notice a little lost of compression on both cylinders and if winter is as bad as last I don't want to have to be repairing it right in the middle of it. I do not know the hours on this tractor cause it didn't come with the hour meter, but like I said I used it year round for the last 26 yrs since I bought it. I still have my 316 body and power train that was working excellent to the time I pull the motor off in the summer of 2006. Can't complain. 5 Star.
Pros: Ideal for everything around the yard and more. everything you can for of a garden tractor. Too bad John Deere don't build them anymore.
Cons: None as far as I am concerned.
John Deere 318
Model Year: 1985
I bought this machine on the spring of 1985 a 316 and six years ago I bought a 318 frame with power train and put my 16 hp Onan to it and kept my 316 for parts if I ever needed any. I did this because I wanted the power steering and the dobble hydralic levelers for my snow blade controls rather then getting off and on to turn the blades direction. It has been a work horse for me year round and has been problem free of major repair. Over the years I replaced things like plugs, points, seat, battery, tires mower bearings all done by myself. Oh, I also have the 316 body on the 318 power train frame because I had recently painted it when I bought 318 frame. The motor has been an excellent engine to this day.
Pros: Easy to operate and excellent handling.
Cons: There are no cons on part.
Model Year: 1985
I bought this machine on the spring of 1985 a 316 and six years ago I bought a 318 frame with power train and put my 16 hp Onan to it and kept my 316 for parts if I ever needed any. I did this because I wanted the power steering and the dobble hydralic levelers for my snow blade controls rather then getting off and on to turn the blades direction. It has been a work horse for me year round and has been problem free of major repair. Over the years I replaced things like plugs, points, seat, battery, tires mower bearings all done by myself. Oh, I also have the 316 body on the 318 power train frame because I had recently painted it when I bought 318 frame. The motor has been an excellent engine to this day.
Pros: Easy to operate and excellent handling.
Cons: There are no cons on part.
318 John Deere
Model Year: 1986
These 318's are great tractors and built like a tank. I owned a 316 before I bought this one, and it too was a good tractor, but didn't have dual hydraulics or power steering. My 318 has a 50" deck and is by far the best tractor I've owned. If you're thinking about buying one, go for it. They don't build them like this anymore.
Pros: Tough, reliable and easy to handle. Lots of attachments available.
Cons: Electrical system is complicated to work on.
Model Year: 1986
These 318's are great tractors and built like a tank. I owned a 316 before I bought this one, and it too was a good tractor, but didn't have dual hydraulics or power steering. My 318 has a 50" deck and is by far the best tractor I've owned. If you're thinking about buying one, go for it. They don't build them like this anymore.
Pros: Tough, reliable and easy to handle. Lots of attachments available.
Cons: Electrical system is complicated to work on.