Quick answer:
The John Deere 318 tractor has 18 hp engine horsepower and 16.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18 hp
PTO horsepower16.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.5 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque31 lb-ft
Operating weight836 lb
John Deere 318 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 18 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 16.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 15.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 31 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 43 cu in |
| Engine model | s. The operating weight of the John |
| Operating weight | 836 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 318 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 318 sits at 18 hp engine horsepower with 16.5 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 318’s 16.5 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,200 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 318’s 15.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 18 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 318’s weight-to-power figure is about 46.4 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 318 come together as engine model s. The operating weight of the John, 43 cu in displacement, rated at 2,200 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 318’s 31 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 43 cu in engine size and 2,200 rpm rated speed. |
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.







