John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 315D ➔

The John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a variety of tasks on construction sites, farms, and landscaping projects. With a backhoe bucket dig force of over 11,000 lbs and a maximum digging depth of 14.5 ft, this backhoe loader can tackle tough excavation jobs with ease. Equipped with a reliable 74 hp engine, a spacious cab, and a hydraulic system capable of pumping 35 gpm, the John Deere 315D offers exceptional performance and efficiency. Whether you need to dig, load, or transport materials, this backhoe loader is up to the task.

Backhoe

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force	11,570.00 lbs (5,248.07 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	11,530.00 lbs (5,229.93 kg)
Dig Depth	14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	25.40 ft (7.74 m)
Reach From Swivel	17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	21.40 ft (6.52 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Transport Length	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Transport Width	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Wheelbase	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Displacement	239.00 cu in (3,916.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	4039D
Gross Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Net Max Torque	215.00 lbs ft (291.50 nm)
Net Power	70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.2
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Hydraulic System

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	35.00 gpm (132.48 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear open center
Relief Valve Pressure	2700 psi

Loader

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	9,350.00 lbs (4,241.09 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	92.00 in (233.68 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Dig Depth	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.40 ft (0.73 m)

Operating Specifications

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	78 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Fuel Capacity	28.00 gal (105.98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.00 gal (79.49 l)
Max Weight	14,000.00 lbs (6,350.30 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight 2wd	220.00 lbs (99.79 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd	430.00 lbs (195.04 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-1612PR F3/10.5/-188PRTG2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Turning Radius	11.80 ft (3.60 m)

Tires

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size	16.9-288PR R4

Transmission

John Deere 315D Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	25.30 mph (40.72 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	22.80 mph (36.69 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	4-speed helical gear synchronized in all four gears collar shift with hydraulic reverser

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