Pictures of your 300 series tractors

[SWIGIN]

OK, we need a picture thread so here is my attempt at starting one.

This is my 1988 Onan 316 that my Dad bought new and gave to me going on 2 years ago. I mowed just over 7 acres with this when it was new till I moved out in the early 90s. It only was used to mow with till I got my hands on it, now it sees a 54'' 4 way blade and a few other things I made for it.

Here it is right after I painted it.


These are some of the graphics I made for it.








Here are some of the upgrades I have done.

Stainless handles and 318 split brakes.


318 H2 swap with hydro cooler.


Blade feet


Seat spring upgrade


Here are 2 shots of my 50'' deck.

Before


After


I guess thats enough to start things off. Please tell your story of how or when you got your 300 series JD and post some pictures!

[RaisedByWolves]

Nice work you did there!


Did you use JD paint or automotive? It has a great shine! The flames and little skid tape patches are a nice touch


BTW, you know that it is actually a 318 now with all the mods, correct? ;D

[SWIGIN]

Thanks!

I used JD rattle can green and Krylon sun yellow as far as paint. The next time it needs painted I'll more then likely go with real JD spray gun paint with hardener and maybe even clear coat.

I made the flames as a goof but they quickly grew on me. I'm working on some new ones with a grass pattern printed on them....might be neat. You are the first person to say anything about my weird grip tape job...lol I remembered from when it was new I always would scuff the paint with my heel so I just added more tape to cover those areas.

I don't consider it a 318.....maybe a 316.8 or something like that...lol

I still need PS to be a 318, but I have no plans for that.

[ihcubcadet]

Here is some of my 140 patio restoration project and my 316.

[ihcubcadet]

looks like I dont know how to upload pictures yet.

[seva318]

I like the name one the 316.8's blade. Looking that good it will be a real shame if you actually use it.

[SWIGIN]

Thanks!

I do use it and it don't look that good anymore but it held up better then I thought it would.

[RaisedByWolves]

Yeah, blades have a rough life.

I got a can of Myers Snow Flo paint that holds up well on one off brand blade, I just wish it were closer to JD yellow.


I have to get some pics of the 317 I picked up to post.

I just went back on 3rd shift and Im knackered.

[SWIGIN]

So no one else has any pics to add?

[rggiuliani]

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[RaisedByWolves]

Dec 23, 2012 15:37:21 GMT -5 SWIGIN said:

So no one else has any pics to add?

Working on it.


I dropped my camera and its not happy with me right now.

[hammerdown]

Hello
I have had my John Deere 318 about Five year's now.I searched a long time for one and found this one at a John Deere dealership for $300.00 and all that it needed was it's battery charged and it's left front tire aired up. I Like to have nice looking equipment so Last winter I did a complete Restoration on it including Placing a brand new P-218 Onan engine in it. It came to me with a Brand new replacement 48" mowing deck. While I was restoring it, I also restored a Rarely seen model 30 dump Cart. These Model 30 dump cart's were made by The Radio-Flyer Corp. out of Chicago, Illinois in the early 1980's. They were intended to be used behind the John Deere rear engine rider mowers. The sales were soft, so they only offered them a couple of years so they are very collectible and hard to locate. below are some picture's of my Tracor and it's Impliment's before, during and after Their restoration, With it all done now and including the attachment's I have $2600.00 in my whole Package. I hope you enjoy them. Regards, Hammerdown

Here is my 318 shown restored with it's Model 30 dump cart behind it









Here is the Rarely seen Model 30 Radio-Flyer John Deere model 30 dump Cart. shown before, during and after it's restoration













Here is my model 30 Hydraulic tiller. It has the Optional 12" extension tine Kit making it a full 42" tilling width cut & it is one of the fiercest tiller's that john Deere ever made for their Lawn & garden Tractors. I had to Travle 1250 Miles to get it as they are very hard to find, but well worth the trip they will dig to China as shown













Here is a 54" dirt dozer blade I found late last summer. It was in dire need of a restoration but I only gave $100.00 for it so I could afford to spend some time and money on it. It was Originally made for a 400 series john Deere so I had to narrow up it's quick attachment frame 2" so that it would fit my 318. Once I was done modifying it I restored the entire blade as shown

[Bill]

SWIGIN, just had to tell you what a nice job! I love those chrome handle on the side, looks like the newer gen JD mowers. How did you bolt those on there? Just by screwing up from under the fenders (bolt upwards)?