John Deere
315 P-Tier Backhoe
Backhoes
The 315 P-Tier features a PowerShift transmission and elevated operator station. View other features, specifications and compare to the competition.
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Model / part number: 17D0YN
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Engine13 specifications
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Model
- PowerTech E 4.5L turbocharged
- Non Road Emission Standards
- EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
- Displacement
- 4.5 L
- Peak Power Speed
- 1.99 rpm
- Gross Peak Power At Peak Power Speed (Imperial)
- 100.0 hp
- Gross Peak Power At Peak Power Speed (Metric)
- 75.0 kW
- Peak Torque Speed
- 1.5 rpm
- Net Peak Power At Peak Power Speed (ISO9249)
- 71.0 kW
- Net Peak Torque At Peak Torque Speed (ISO9249)
- 395.0 Nm
- Net Torque Rise
- 43.0 %
- Lubrication
- Pressure system with spin-on filter and cooler
- Air Cleaner
- Dual-stage dry type with safety element and evacuator valve
Cooling3 specifications
- Fan Type
- Suction-type cooling fan
- Engine Coolant Rating
- 40.0 ℃
- Engine Oil Cooler Type
- Oil to water
Powertrain35 specifications
- Transmission Type
- 5-speed, helical-cut gears, full PowerShift transmission with hydraulic reverser standard; electric clutch cutoff on loader lever; AutoShift transmission standard
- Torque Converter Type
- Single stage, dual phase with 2.63:1 stall ratio, 280 mm
- Conditions For Measuring Travel Speeds
- Maximum Travel Speeds With 16.9-28 Rear Tires
- Gear 1, Forward Maximum Speed
- 5.8 km/h
- Gear 1, Reverse Maximum Speed
- 7.3 km/h
- Gear 2, Forward Maximum Speed
- 10.7 km/h
- Gear 2, Reverse Maximum Speed
- 13.5 km/h
- Gear 3, Forward Maximum Speed
- 22.1 km/h
- Gear 3, Reverse Maximum Speed
- 21.8 km/h
- Gear 4, Forward Maximum Speed
- 40.0 km/h
- Gear 5, Forward Maximum Speed
- 40.0 km/h
- Front Axle, Sae J43 Rating
- 5500.0 kg
- Front Axle, Dynamic Rating
- 9000.0 kg
- Front Axle, Static Rating
- 26500.0 kg
- Front Axle, Ultimate Rating
- 43500.0 kg
- Rear Axle, SAE J43 Rating
- 7500.0 kg
- Rear Axle, Dynamic Rating
- 10000.0 kg
- Rear Axle, Static Rating
- 26500.0 kg
- Rear Axle, Ultimate Rating
- 43500.0 kg
- Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Axle Differential Type
- Limited-slip traction control
- Rear Axle Differential Type
- Foot actuated, hydraulically engaged 100% mechanical lock
- Steering Type
- Hydrostatic power steering and emergency steering
- Curb Turning Radius, With Brakes, With MFWD Axle
- 3.53 m
- Curb Turning Radius, With Brakes, With Non Powered Front Axle
- 3.45 m
- Curb Turning Radius, Without Brakes, With MFWD Axle
- 4.02 m
- Curb Turning Radius, Without Brakes, With Non Powered Front Axle
- 3.9 m
- Bucket Clearance Circle, With Brakes, With MFWD Axle
- 10.1 m
- Bucket Clearance Circle, With Brakes, With Non Powered Front Axle
- 10.04 m
- Bucket Clearance Circle, Without Brakes, With MFWD Axle
- 10.84 m
- Bucket Clearance Circle, Without Brakes, With Non Powered Front Axle
- 10.7 m
- Number Of Steering Wheel Turns (Lock To Lock) With MFWD Axle
- 3.6
- Number Of Steering Wheel Turns (Lock To Lock) With Non Powered Front Axle
- 4.3
- MFWD Axle Final Drives And Gears
- Heavy duty, outboard planetary final drives distribute shock loads over 3 gears
- Rear Axle Final Drives And Gears
- Heavy duty, outboard planetary final drives distribute shock loads over 4 gears
- Service Brakes
- Power assisted, hydraulic wet disc, mounted inboard, self-adjusting and self-equalizing
Hydraulics8 specifications
- Hydraulics System Type
- Open-center system, tandem gear pump with unloader
- Rated Rpm
- 2.2 rpm
- Backhoe Pump Flow
- 136.0 L/min
- Loader Pump Flow
- 106.0 L/min
- Backhoe System Relief Pressure
- 24993.0 kPa
- Loader System Relief Pressure
- 24993.0 kPa
- Backhoe Controls
- 2-lever mechanical standard, pilot controls with pattern select and manual and/or electric auxiliary functions optional
- Loader Controls
- Single-lever control with electric clutch cutoff switch standard; manual auxiliary function (2nd lever), single-lever control with electric clutch cutoff switch, electrohydraulic (EH) proportional auxiliary roller, MWFD (momentary), and transmission quick-shift optional
Electrical3 specifications
- Voltage
- 12.0 V
- Alternator Rating
- 145.0 amp
- Lighting Options
- 10 halogen: 4 front, 4 rear, and 2 side docking (32,500 candlepower each); turn signals and flashers: 2 front and 2 rear; stop and taillights; and 2 rear reflectors; front drive lamps with 55/60-watt halogen, plate lamp, reverse lamp, and front marker lamps; factory-installed option for 2 LED spotlights and 8 LED floodlights in lieu of the standard halogen light package
Operator Station1 specifications
- Operator Station Type
- Fully enclosed cab, isolation mounted, ROPS/FOPS, left/right access, with molded roof; optional canopy
Serviceability10 specifications
- Refill Capacity Cooling System (Cab)
- 27.5 L
- Refill Capacity Cooling System (Canopy)
- 25.7 L
- Refill Capacity Rear Axle Differential Housing
- 18.0 L
- Refill Capacity Engine Oil
- 13.0 L
- Refill Capacity Torque Converter And Transmission
- 15.1 L
- Refill Capacity Fuel Tank
- 128.7 L
- Refill Capacity Hydraulic System
- 126.8 L
- Refill Capacity Hydraulic Reservoir
- 45.0 L
- Refill Capacity Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Housing Axle
- 6.5 L
- Refill Capacity Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Housing Planetary Each
- 0.9 L
Operating Weights2 specifications
- Operator And Standard Equipment With Full Fuel Tank
- 8022.0 kg
- Typical With Cab, Extendible Dipperstick, And 204 Kg Counterweight
- 8518.0 kg