At a glance
Key specifications
Measurement basis: John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.
Working Range
Measurement basis: John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/skid-steers/john-deere/318g/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochure
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- John Deere 318G
- Generation / record
- 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochure
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length without bucket | 8 ft 7 in | 2.63 m | Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Vehicle width without bucket | 5 ft 2.9 in | 1.60 m | Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Height to top of cab | 6 ft 5.2 in | 1.96 m | Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Bucket hinge pin height at maximum lift | 10 ft | 3.05 m | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Reach at maximum lift and dump | 2 ft 10 in | 0.86 m | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Dump height | 7 ft 10.3 in | 2.40 m | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 0.18 m | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Operating weight | 6,542 lb | 2,970 kg | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
| Net power — SAE J1349 / ISO 9249 | 61 hp | 45.6 kW | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Gross rated power — ISO 14396 | 65 hp | 48.5 kW | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Wheelbase | 3 ft 5.5 in | 1.05 m | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verified | John Deere |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow — standard | 17 US gpm | 63 L/min | John Deere 318G — Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | John Deere |
What the specifications mean
The published 318G values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Lift path & counterweights | Attachment excluded from transport length and width, standard tires or the specified tracks, height to top of ROPS. Foundry bucket, standard 10 x 16.5 tires; standard equipment, full fuel and 79 kg (175 lb) operator. | 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochureUnited States / North American reference |
| Hydraulic package | Transport envelope uses the exact attachment inclusion stated in the length and width labels; working range uses the separately stated bucket. | 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochureUnited States / North American reference |
| Cab & tires | Capacity, operating weight and reach depend on attachments, counterweights and optional equipment. | 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochureUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 318G inspection priorities
- Inspect chaincase, axles, wheel bearings, tires and drive response under load.
- Check lift-arm pivots, quick-attach locks, cylinders and structural repairs.
- Test standard- or high-flow hydraulics with the intended powered attachment.
- Match the 318G model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Tires, drive components and loader linkage are material wear costs.
- High-flow attachment duty changes fuel, cooling and maintenance demand.
- Cab, controls, coupler and counterweight options affect value and fit.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Skid-steer buckets and forks
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Verify flow, pressure, case drain, electrical controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.John Deere 318G — 318G G-series, EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV, DKAGSS318 brochure
United States / North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified