What sets the John Deere 318 apart from the 316 lawn and garden tractor? Which models were diesel? Gas-powered? We hear these questions frequently, so here’s an easy comparison chart for you to reference.
If you want to learn more about any John Deere model listed in the table below, simply click the model name, such as “John Deere 430.” This will take you to a more comprehensive article on each model.
Some John Deere trivia for you: which model represented the company’s first diesel lawn tractor? Many people assume it was the 330, which was later replaced by the 332. However, the diesel powered John Deere 430 garden tractor pre-dated the 330.
The Deere 332 eventually became known as the diesel version of the beloved John Deere 318…
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Steering | Deck Size Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
John Deere 316  Years: 1984-1992 | -Onan B43E 16HP 2-cyl gas (thru 1986) -Onan P218G 18HP 2-cyl gas (1987 onward) | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) | Manual | 38", 46", or 50" |
John Deere 318 Years: 1983-1992 | -Onan B43G 18HP 2-cyl air-cooled gas (thru 1986) -Onan P218 18HP 2-cyl air-cooled gas (1987 onward) | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) | Power | 38", 46", or 50" |
John Deere 322 Years: 1988-1992 | Yanmar 3TG66UJ 18HP 3-cyl liquid-cooled gas | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) | Power | 38", 46", or 50" |
John Deere 330  Year: 1986 | Yanmar 3TN66UJ 16HP 3-cyl liquid cooled DIESEL | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) | Manual | 38", 46", or 50" |
John Deere 332 Years: 1987-1992 | Yanmar 3TN66UJ 16HP 3-cyl liquid cooled DIESEL | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) | Power | 38", 46", or 50" |
John Deere 420  Years: 1983-1992 | -Onan B48G 20HP 2-cyl air cooled gas (thru 1986) -Onan P220G 20HP 2-cyl air cooled gas (1987 onward) | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) with 2-speed locking differential | Power | Shaft-driven 50" or 60" |
John Deere 430  Years: 1984-1992 | Yanmar 3TNA72UJ 20HP 3-cyl liquid-cooled DIESEL | Hydrostatic (hand-controlled) with 2-speed locking differential | Power | Shaft-driven 50" or 60" |
John Deere 425  Years: 1993-2001 | Kawasaki FD620D 20HP 2-cyl liquid-cooled gas | Hydrostatic (foot-controlled) with locking differential | Power (Optional 4-wheel steering) | Shaft-driven 48", 54", or 60" |
John Deere 445  Years: 1993-2001 | Kawasaki FD620D 22HP 2-cyl liquid-cooled, fuel injected gas | Hydrostatic (foot-controlled) with locking differential | Power (Optional 4-wheel steering) | Shaft-driven 48", 54", or 60" |
John Deere 455  Years: 1993-2001 | Yanmar 3TNA72UJ3 22HP 3-cyl liquid-cooled DIESEL | Hydrostatic (foot-controlled) with locking differential | Power (Optional 4-wheel steering) | Shaft-driven 48", 54", or 60" |
