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John Deere 318: wheeled compact loader.

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318 P-Tier
Net Power (SAE J1349, ISO 9249) At 2600 RPM (HP)
61.0 hp
Base Machine Weight (lb)
6,542 lb
318 specification matrix — Engine
Specification318 P-Tier
ManufacturerYanmar®
Model4TNV86CHT
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4
Engine Cylinders4
Net Power (SAE J1349, ISO 9249) At 2600 RPM (HP)61.0 hp
Rated Gross Power (ISO 14396) At 2600 RPM (HP)65.0 hp
Displacement (cu in)128.0 cu in
Rated Engine Speed (RPM)2,600 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged
Air CleanerDry dual element
Cooling
Specification318 P-Tier
Fan Drive TypeDirect belt drive
Powertrain
Specification318 P-Tier
Pump TypeHydrostatic-manual or electrohydraulic (EH); 4 – 80 heavy-duty (HD) continuous-loop chain
Travel Speed High (mph)10.1 mph
Tractive Effort (lbf)7831.0 lbf
Final DriveHigh-strength, adjustment-free chains
Parking Brake TypeIntegral, automatic, spring-applied, hydraulically released, wet-disc park brake
Hydraulics
Specification318 P-Tier
Standard Pump Flow (gpm)17.0 gpm
System Pressure At Couplers (psi)3,450 psi
Hydraulic Horsepower Standard Flow (calculated) (hp)33.0 hp
Cylinders
Specification318 P-Tier
Cylinders TypeJohn Deere heat-treated, chrome-plated polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins
Electrical
Specification318 P-Tier
Voltage (V)12.0 V
Battery capacity (CCA)750.0 CCA
Alternator Rating (amp)75.0 amp
Lighting OptionsHalogen: 2 front and 1 rear
Operator Station
Specification318 P-Tier
StructureROPS (ISO 3471) / FOPS (ISO 3449) structure with quick pivot standard
Tires and Wheels
Specification318 P-Tier
Standard Tire Size10 x 16.5
Serviceability
Specification318 P-Tier
Fuel Tank (gal)19.0 gal
Operating Weight
Specification318 P-Tier
Base Machine Weight (lb)6,542 lb
Machine Dimensions
Specification318 P-Tier
Length Without Bucket (in)103.0 in
Length Without Bucket (ft, in)8, 7 ft, in
Length With Foundry Bucket (in)127.6 in
Length With Foundry Bucket (ft in)10, 8 ft, in
Width Without Bucket (in)62.9 in
Width Without Bucket (ft in)5, 3 ft, in
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) (in)77.2 in
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) (ft in)6, 5 ft, in
Height To Hinge Pin (in)120.0 in
Height To Hinge Pin (ft in)10, 0 ft, in
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket (in)94.3 in
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket (ft in)7, 10 ft, in
Dump Reach, Foundry Bucket (in)34.0 in
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket (in)41.3 in
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket (ft in)3, 5 ft, in
Wheelbase (in)41.5 in
Wheelbase (ft in)3, 5 ft, in
Ground Clearance (in)7.0 in
Angle Of Departure Degree22.3 degree (angle)
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket (in)79.0 in
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket (ft in)6, 7 ft, in
Dump Angle (Full Lift Height) Degree42.0 degree (angle)
Bucket Rollback (Ground Level) Degree30.0 degree (angle)
Advertised Tipping Load (lb)3,890 lb
Advertised SAE Rated Operating Capacity (lb)1,945 lb
Rated Operating Capacity With Counterweight (lb)2,095 lb
Boom Breakout Foundry Bucket (lb)5,250 lb
Boom Breakout Construction Bucket (lb)5,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force Foundry Bucket (lb)6,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force Construction Bucket (lb)4,250 lb
Ratios
Figure318 P-Tier
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight9.3
Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure34.2 hp
Rated operating capacity as a share of tipping load50%

John Deere 318: wheeled compact loader

Where the 318 ranks in John Deere's list — Scope of the captured comparison
BrandEquipment groupCompared entrySort order
John Deerewheeled compact loader318Descending quantity; 1 is largest
Figure318RankLowest in lineHighest in line
Engine power61.0 hp5 (tied) of 1417.0 hp115.3 hp
Listed weight6,542 lb7 of 162,076 lb15,763 lb
Standard hydraulic flow17.0 gpm3 of 317.0 gpm25.0 gpm
Horsepower per 1,000 lb9.3 hp2 of 147.1 hp11.2 hp
The 318 beside its neighbours
Base version77753188875
Engine power49 hp61 hp61 hp
Weight5,405 lb6,542 lb7,004 lb
Pump flow7775: 17 gpm; 8875: 17.6 gpm
Standard hydraulic flow318: 17 gpm
Fuel capacity7775: 14.4 gal; 8875: 18.8 gal
Wheelbase7775: 3.55 ft; 8875: 4 ft
Owner experience with the 318 — Historical owner-entry sample
IndexEntry queriedReviewsForum discussionsFirst review in sampleLast review in sample
TractorByNet318 wheeled compact loader26157Jun 10, 2011May 9, 2016
ModelOwner ratingForum discussionsModel years reviewedPros named more than onceCons named more than once
3184.8 of 5 from 26 owner reviews157 (15,102 views)1983 to 1996reliability (2), power steering (2), dependable (2), powerful (2)named once each: the onan engines are worthless, none AT this time, parts availability for the onan engine

History and service record of 318

  • What it replaced. The 318 P-Tier replaced the long-running 318G, keeping the sub-63-inch width and pickup-towable weight that made the 318G a rental and landscaper staple, while adding the P-Tier's larger sealed cab, standard EH ISO joysticks, and options like ride control, self-leveling, and a rearview camera. Skid Picker review of the 318 P-Tier.
  • Emissions without DEF. Its 65 hp turbocharged Yanmar meets Tier 4 Final emissions without diesel exhaust fluid, a maintenance item several larger Deere loaders require. Skid Picker review of the 318 P-Tier.
  • The previous generation's most-cited repair. The prior 318G used the same Yanmar 4TNV86CHT engine family as the current 318 P-Tier; owners of that generation most commonly report a faulty boom hydraulic cylinder as the repair that comes up. Skid Steer Loader Specs, John Deere 318G problems.
  • Against the 320 P-Tier, one size up. The 318 P-Tier costs about $4,000 less than the next size up, the 320 P-Tier, which trades that saving for a higher rated operating capacity (2,190 vs 1,945 lb) and more engine power (69 vs 65 hp). Skid Picker comparison, 320 P-Tier vs 318 P-Tier.
  • The P-Tier line's target buyer. Deere pitches the P-Tier wheeled skid steer line at rental companies, landscapers and contractors who want low owning and operating costs alongside a wide range of compatible attachments. John Deere Canada, 320 P-Tier product page.
  • Why vertical lift, not radial. Deere builds the 318 P-Tier with a vertical-lift boom rather than the radial-lift path used on its smaller 316 P-Tier sibling, which keeps the bucket or attachment closer to the machine through the full lift arc for higher reach and better stability when loading a truck or hopper. John Deere Canada, 318 P-Tier product page.
318: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
TractorByNet and Heavy Equipment Forumswheeled compact loaderJohn Deere and the 318190
Topics named by those titles
Title topicTitles
starting and cranking25
electrical and sensors10
transmission and drive10
Topic in the titleThreadsShare of matching threads
starting and cranking2513%
electrical and sensors105%
transmission and drive105%
hydraulics95%
PTO and hitch74%
Used market for the 318 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderJohn Deere wheeled compact loader159
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
3181592011 to 2026$17,900$66,380$40,5002,280
318: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJohn Deere together with the wheeled compact loader 318No matching recall in this search

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Reference scopeEquipment typeReviewed label in sourceOwner entriesAverage owner scoreScale maximumReported cons
318wheeled compact loader318264.85No con named by multiple reviewers

John Deere 318: Configuration records

318 P-Tier
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
AspirationTurbocharged
ManufacturerYanmar®
Model4TNV86CHT
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4
Engine Cylinders4
Net Power (SAE J1349, ISO 9249) At 2600 RPM (HP)61.0 hp
Rated Gross Power (ISO 14396) At 2600 RPM (HP)65.0 hp
Displacement (cu in)128.0 cu in
Rated Engine Speed (RPM)2,600 rpm
Air CleanerDry dual element
Cooling
Fan Drive TypeDirect belt drive
Powertrain
Travel Speed High (mph)10.1 mph
Tractive Effort (lbf)7831.0 lbf
Final DriveHigh-strength, adjustment-free chains
Parking Brake TypeIntegral, automatic, spring-applied, hydraulically released, wet-disc park brake
Hydraulics
Standard Pump Flow (gpm)17.0 gpm
System Pressure At Couplers (psi)3,450 psi
Hydraulic Horsepower Standard Flow (calculated) (hp)33.0 hp
Cylinders
Cylinders TypeJohn Deere heat-treated, chrome-plated polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins
Electrical
Voltage (V)12.0 V
Battery capacity (CCA)750.0 CCA
Alternator Rating (amp)75.0 amp
Lighting OptionsHalogen: 2 front and 1 rear
Operator Station
StructureROPS (ISO 3471) / FOPS (ISO 3449) structure with quick pivot standard
Tires and Wheels
Standard Tire Size10 x 16.5
Serviceability
Fuel Tank (gal)19.0 gal
Operating Weight
Base Machine Weight (lb)6,542 lb
Machine Dimensions
Length Without Bucket (in)103.0 in
Length Without Bucket (ft, in)8, 7 ft, in
Length With Foundry Bucket (in)127.6 in
Length With Foundry Bucket (ft in)10, 8 ft, in
Width Without Bucket (in)62.9 in
Width Without Bucket (ft in)5, 3 ft, in
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) (in)77.2 in
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) (ft in)6, 5 ft, in
Height To Hinge Pin (in)120.0 in
Height To Hinge Pin (ft in)10, 0 ft, in
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket (in)94.3 in
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket (ft in)7, 10 ft, in
Dump Reach, Foundry Bucket (in)34.0 in
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket (in)41.3 in
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket (ft in)3, 5 ft, in
Wheelbase (in)41.5 in
Wheelbase (ft in)3, 5 ft, in
Ground Clearance (in)7.0 in
Angle Of Departure Degree22.3 degree (angle)
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket (in)79.0 in
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket (ft in)6, 7 ft, in
Dump Angle (Full Lift Height) Degree42.0 degree (angle)
Bucket Rollback (Ground Level) Degree30.0 degree (angle)
Advertised Tipping Load (lb)3,890 lb
Advertised SAE Rated Operating Capacity (lb)1,945 lb
Rated Operating Capacity With Counterweight (lb)2,095 lb
Boom Breakout Foundry Bucket (lb)5,250 lb
Boom Breakout Construction Bucket (lb)5,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force Foundry Bucket (lb)6,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force Construction Bucket (lb)4,250 lb
Additional specifications
Pump TypeHydrostatic-manual or electrohydraulic (EH); 4 – 80 heavy-duty (HD) continuous-loop chain

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