John Deere 317

1979–198317 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
5
2 high severity
Auction Records
9
Avg €28,500
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power17 HP
Engine (kW)13 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionshaft-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1979–1983

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

5 reported
2 high3 low
Engine bogs and dies when PTO switch engaged
high

When PTO switch is activated, the engine bogs down and stalls. Issue occurs regardless of whether the PTO clutch wire is connected. User suspects excessive amperage draw from undersized battery or potential wiring short.

pto
KT17 series 1 engine rod failure
high

User experienced two connecting rod failures on the same side with two different KT17 series 1 engines installed in a JD317 tractor, leading to engine replacement decision.

engine
JD317 P218G engine swap
low

After throwing 2 rods on the same side on 2 different KT17 series 1 in my 317 I decided to pick up a P218G to put in. Got it for a good price and its obviously not from a JD318 or any other JD 300 series tractor, has anyone here every fitted one of these in? What should I start looking for right away to make this go more smoothly? Any help is appreciated, thank you in advance!

Engine
Hello there, tractor enthusiasts! Need some help.
low

I need some help about a motor I have. It’s a John Deere 3 cylinder diesel, 3179. I did revive it, although it was missing lots of parts, but eventually made it happen. Got the injection pump rebuild at a shop and it works great. Now, the engine didn’t have injector lines. Two i found later at home, and one i had to get at a tractor dismantling company. The line in question is for injector #3, and on this pump, it’s seated towards the engine block so to speak. Now the problem I have is that i have to bleed the system each time i wanna start it. Like if i start it now and come back after half an hour, it’s fine. But after say, 2 hours, its full of air again. Used new steel washers on the stud that goes through the banjo fitting, got it tightened all the way and it still leaks. Other than that, it doesn’t seem to leak anywhere else. Is it losing prime due to that banjo leak? If so, how can i fix it? Thank you!

Engine
Putting the JD 317 to work in the woods
low

After a successful restoration on the John Deere garden tractor, I can finally use it around the property:) This year was fairly dry, so I only cut the path in the woods once. The John Deere cut amazingly well and didn't even bog down on some grass that was around 30 inches tall! Pretty awesome for 17hp Kohler engine! https://reddit.com/link/orhxuz/video/2o7vhydosed71/player

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Market Value

Average
€28,500
Median
€28,520
Range:€26,680 €29,900
Avg Hours:1,645 hrs
Records:9 sales
Recent Sales
2019 · Ritchie Bros€29,900
1,455 hours
2019 · Ritchie Bros€29,900
1,334 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 1,645 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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