With 12 hp, the John Deere 312 falls into the low-horsepower compact tractor power range.
Power-to-weight note
Using 3,000 lb operating weight and 12 hp engine power, the John Deere 312 comes out at roughly 250 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
The John Deere 312’s 476 cc engine makes 12 hp, or about 0 hp per litre.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
