Front left studio view of 318 P-Tier Skid Steer with stylized P in the upper left corner

318 P-Tier

The John Deere 318 P‑Tier Skid Steer delivers compact, dependable performance with the versatility operators need for everyday construction, landscaping, and material‑handling tasks. With a vertical‑lift design, responsive controls, and a comfortable, sealed cab, it helps crews work efficiently in tight spaces without sacrificing productivity.

Key Features:
  • Gross Power: 65 hp (48.5 kW)
  • Net Power: 61 hp (45.6 kW)
  • Rated Operating Capacity: 1,945 lb. (883 kg)
  • Operating Weight: 6,542 lb. (2970 kg)
Compact Vertical‑Lift Performance
A yellow John Deere loader lifts and tips a front bucket full of dark, moist soil onto a large dirt pile at a muddy construction site.

The vertical‑lift boom provides added reach and stability at full lift, making the 318 P‑Tier ideal for stacking, truck‑loading, and material placement in confined jobsites

Operator‑Focused Cab & Controls
316 P-Tier skid steer with a protective cage cab is shown on a plain white background

A sealed, pressurized cab with increased interior space, optional air‑ride heated seat, and electrohydraulic controls helps reduce fatigue and improve comfort through long workdays.

Attachment Versatility & Precise Control
316 P-Tier skid steer loader moves along a paved surface at a construction site, pushing a small pile of reddish dirt with its front bucket.

Compatibility with over 100 John Deere attachments—along with features like optional creep control and Quik‑Tatch™ allows operators to easily adapt the machine to a wide range of tasks.

Description: 318 P-Tier
Engine
ManufacturerYanmar®
Model4TNV86CHT
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4
Engine Cylinders4
Net Power (SAE J1349, ISO 9249) At 2600 RPM61 hp
Rated Gross Power (ISO 14396) At 2600 RPM65 hp
Displacement128 cu in.
Rated Engine Speed2600 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged
Air CleanerDry dual element
Cooling
Fan Drive TypeDirect belt drive
Powertrain
Pump TypeHydrostatic-manual or electrohydraulic (EH); 4 – 80 heavy-duty (HD) continuous-loop chain
Travel Speed High10.1 mph
Tractive Effort7831 lbf
Final DriveHigh-strength, adjustment-free chains
Parking Brake TypeIntegral, automatic, spring-applied, hydraulically released, wet-disc park brake
Hydraulics
Standard Pump Flow17 gpm
System Pressure At Couplers3450 psi
Hydraulic Horsepower Standard Flow (calculated)33 hp
Hydraulic Power Standard Flow (calculated)25 kW
Cylinders
Cylinders TypeJohn Deere heat-treated, chrome-plated polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins
Electrical
Voltage12 V
Battery capacity750 CCA
Alternator Rating75 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 Tank19 gal.
Operating Weight
Base Machine Weight6542 lb.
Machine Dimensions
Length Without Bucket103 in.
Length Without Bucket8, 7 ft, in.
Length With Foundry Bucket127.6 in.
Length With Foundry Bucket10, 8 ft, in.
Width Without Bucket62.9 in.
Width Without Bucket5, 3 ft, in.
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)77.2 in.
Height To Top Of Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)6, 5 ft, in.
Height To Hinge Pin120 in.
Height To Hinge Pin10, 0 ft, in.
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket94.3 in.
Dump Height, Foundry Bucket7, 10 ft, in.
Dump Reach, Foundry Bucket34 in.
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket41.3 in.
Dump Reach, Construction Bucket3, 5 ft, in.
Wheelbase41.5 in.
Wheelbase3, 5 ft, in.
Ground Clearance7 in.
Angle Of Departure Degree22.3 degree (angle)
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket79 in.
Front Turn Radius, Foundry Bucket6, 7 ft, in.
Dump Angle (Full Lift Height) Degree42 degree (angle)
Bucket Rollback (Ground Level) Degree30 degree (angle)
Advertised Tipping Load3890 lb.
Advertised SAE Rated Operating Capacity1945 lb.
Rated Operating Capacity With Counterweight2095 lb.
Boom Breakout Foundry Bucket5250 lb.
Boom Breakout Construction Bucket5000 lb.
Bucket Breakout Force Foundry Bucket (lb)6000 lb.
Bucket Breakout Force Construction Bucket4250 lb.

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