John Deere 300

The John Deere 300 is a garden tractor model from the 300 series, manufactured from 1975 to 1977 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 300 is equipped with a 588 L (35.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 95.3 mm (3.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The John Deere 300 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K341AQS gasoline engine which produces 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,500 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Open operator station
• Category O rear hitch
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 300
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1975-1977
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	–
Weight	317 kg (699 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	17.0 liters (4.5 US gal.; 3.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K341QS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	588 cm3, (35.9 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.3 mm X 82.6 mm (3.75 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Sundstrand 15
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: –
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: –

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

John Deere 300 serial numbers
1975	C300D30001
1976	C300E55001
1977	C300F70001
Final	C300F80000

Attachments

John Deere 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
John Deere 54″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
John Deere 49: 46″ front-mount one-stage snow blower with hydraulic-lift
Cleaning width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Weight	89 kg (197 lb)
John Deere 320 loader
Height (to pin)	1,800 mm (71 in)
Loader weight	143 kg (316 lbs)
Clearance, dumped bucket	1,290 mm (51 in)
Dump reach	300 mm (12 in)
Dump angle	55°
Clearance, level bucket	1,570 mm (62 in)
Reach at ground	220 mm (9 in)
Breakout force (lift)	340 kg (750 lbs)
Lift to full height (at pin)	226 kg (500 lbs)
Bucket width	1,010 mm (40 in) 1,210 mm (48 in) 1,520 mm (60 in)
John Deere 330 backhoe
Digging depth	1,820 mm (72.0 in)
Weight	226 kg (500 lbs)
Transport height	1,820 mm (72.0 in)
Reach from pivot	2,740 mm (180.0 in)
Loading height	1,250 mm (49.5 in)
Bucket width	200 mm (8.0 in) 330 mm (13.0 in)
Swing Arc	135°
Bucket force	1,360 kg (3,000 lbs)
Dipperstick force	707 kg (1,560 lbs)