John Deere 300 Specs, Reviews, Price, Horsepower, Serial Numbers, Engine Oil Capacity, Attachments, History, Features & Pictures
The John Deere 300 is a garden tractor that is part of the 300 Series. The tractor was made by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 1975 until 1977.
John Deere 300 Garden tractor is equipped with Kohler K341AQS gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled, 588cc engine, which delivers 16 hp (11.9 kW) net power.
The John Deere 300 Garden tractor featured with 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline engine, 4×2 2WD chassis, hydrostatic transmission, infinite forward and reverse gears, and 700 lbs weight.
John Deere 300 Garden tractor attachments include a 46″ mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
Now, let’s find out the John Deere 300 Garden Tractor Review, Parts Specs, Price, Serial numbers & Images.
John Deere 300 Price
John Deere 300 Original Price: $2,000 USD
300 Serial Numbers
| 1975 | C300D30001 |
| 1976 | C300E55001 |
| 1977 | C300F70001 |
| Final | C300F80000 |
The John Deere 300 Specs
Engine:
| Engine: | Kohler K341AQS gasoline
1-cylinder air-cooled |
| Displacement: | 588 cc 35.9 ci |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.75×3.25 inches 95 x 83 mm |
| Power: | 16 hp 11.9 kW |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil type: | API SF or SG |
| Oil capacity: | 1.5 US. qt (1.4 L) |
| Spark plug | Champion RH10 |
| Sparkplug gap: | 0.035 inches 0.889 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission: | Sundstrand 15 |
| Type: | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears: | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
| Speeds | F- 6.5 MPH [10.5 kph] |
Mechanical
| Chassis: | 4×2 2WD |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | hydrostatic |
Dimensions and Tires
| Weight: | 700 lbs 317 kg |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches 116 cm |
| Length | 69 inches 175 cm |
| Width | 42.5 inches 107 cm |
| Height | 44 inches 111 cm |
| Front tire | 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23×8.50-12 |
Battery
| Number: | 1 |
| Volts: | 12 |
John Deere 300 Attachments
| 38″ mid-mount mower deck | |
| 46″ mid-mount mower deck | |
| Snowblower | |
| Blade | |
| Front-end loader | |
| Backhoe |
46″ Mower deck
| Type | John Deere 48 |
| size | 46 inches 116 cm |
| Total width | 57 inches 144 cm |
| No of Blade | 3-blade |
| Lift Type |
hydraulic lift
|
| right-discharge | |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch 3 to 8 cm |
| Weight | 144 lbs 65 kg |
38″ Mower deck
| Type | John Deere 41 |
| size | 38 inches [96 cm] |
| Total width | 49.25 inches [125 cm] |
| No of Blade | 3-blade |
| Lift Type | hydraulic lift |
| right-discharge | |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch [3 to 8 cm] |
| Weight | 111 lbs [50 kg] |
John Deere 300 Loder
| Type | 320 Loader |
| lift (full at pin) | 500 lbs 226 kg |
| breakout force | 750 lbs 340 kg |
| dump angle | 55° |
| reach (dumped) |
12 inches
30 cm |
| reach (ground) |
9 inches
22 cm |
| height (at pin) | 71 inches 180 cm |
| clearance (level) | 62 inches 157 cm |
| clearance (dumped) |
51 inches
129 cm |
| boom cyl: | 2 inches 5 cm |
| boom rod: | 1.125 inches 2 cm |
| bucket cyl: | 2 inches 5 cm |
| bucket rod: | 1.125 inches 2 cm |
| weight: | 316 lbs 143 kg |
| Bucket width |
40 inches 101 cm, 48 inches 121 cm, 60 inches 152 cm |
John Deere 330 Backhoe
| Backhoe type | John Deere 330 Backhoe |
| Weight | 500 lbs 226 kg |
| Transport height | 72 inches 182 cm |
| Bucket width | 8 inches 20 cm |
| 13 inches 33 cm |
|
| Digging depth | 72 inches 182 cm |
| Reach from pivot | 108 inches 274 cm |
| Loading height | 49.5 inches 125 cm |
| Swing Arc | 135° |
| Bucket force | 3000 lbs 1360 kg |
| Dipperstick force | 1560 lbs 707 kg |
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John Deere 300 Review
The John Deere 300 series represents a well-liked range of lawn tractors, renowned for their dependability, resilience, and strong performance. These tractors are powered by potent engines and are equipped with hydrostatic transmissions, ensuring easy maneuverability.
The versatility of John Deere 300 series tractors shines through in their ability to tackle various tasks like mowing, mulching, bagging, and towing. Furthermore, they offer compatibility with a broad selection of attachments, enabling customization to suit your specific needs.
While the initial cost of the John Deere 300 series tractors can be relatively high, they prove to be a wise investment for those seeking a long-lasting and reliable lawn tractor that will serve faithfully for many years. For a full review, please check this YouTube video Here.
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Final Words
The pricing on the John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors ranges from $3,799 to $7,499.
The horsepower of the John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors ranges from 16 to 22 hp.
The John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors come with a Cyclonic engine.
The John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors come with an Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
The MulchControl kit with one-touch technology in John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors is an exclusive optional feature that allows you to switch between side-discharging, mulching, or collecting grass clippings with just a push of a button
The maximum forward speed of John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors ranges from 5.5 to 8.5 mph.
The maximum reverse speed of John Deere X300 Series Lawn Tractors ranges from 3.5 to 4.9 mph.
Yes, you can use your John Deere X300 Lawn Tractor for snow removal by attaching a snow blower or snow blade to it.
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Hello,
Why was this tractor only produced for three years, from 75 to 77? Was there a problem that caused them to discontinue it? I have a John Deere 212 (1984). How do they compare?