John Deere 315SL – specifications
Series: John Deere Loader Backhoe
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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The John Deere 315SL is a backhoe loader of the L series with a particularly high ground clearance of 353.6 mm. That puts it higher above the ground than the smaller types and helps it over rubble, ruts and kerbs. The engine is a PowerTech Plus 4045HT096 with a displacement of 4,501.5 cm³; the wheelbase measures 2,191.5 mm, and a powershift transmission carries the power.
The hydraulic pump delivers 136.3 l/min and so provides plenty of oil for backhoe, loader and attachments such as a hydraulic hammer or a boom bucket. Compared with the smaller SL type the model differs in the type number, which at John Deere describes the size class within the range, but not in displacement or pump flow. Use ranges from civil engineering and sewer and pipe work to municipal tasks. The type number is not a power rating; binding values come from the manufacturer's sheet.
John Deere Loader Backhoes: the 310 as the anchor of a long numbering line
SpecCodex's "John Deere Loader Backhoe" entry groups 57 backhoe loaders across several numeric classes, from the lighter 210 line through the 300s to the heavier 410 and 510 series. The anchor of the programme is the 310 series: the original John Deere 310 arrived in 1971 with roughly 50 hp and founded a model family that still runs today.
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Over the decades that grew into a lettered generation sequence: Deere states today's 310SL is up to 16 percent more productive at trenching than earlier variants, and the 310L EP has run a 3.3-litre Yanmar engine since 2012. Alongside these, the bucket also holds older lines such as 210C, 210L, 300B, 300D and 302A — smaller, simpler machines built for municipal and farm work rather than heavy construction.
The 57 active models span 30 to 97 kW of engine power, 3- to 6-cylinder engines, and displacement up to 6800 cm³. Weight figures exist in the database for only three models — too thin a sample to state a reliable weight range for the whole bucket.
Buying used, backhoe loaders live or die on the bushings of the dipper arm and boom plus the rear stabilizers, which wear first under heavy digging. Checking the hydraulic pump's recorded hours rounds out the inspection.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere Loader Backhoe, John Deere MachineFinder: John Deere 310 Backhoe – 50 Years of Innovation
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | John Deerecorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | PowerTech Plus 4045HT096correct |
| Displacement | 4,501.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 2,191.5 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 353.6 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | powershift transmissioncorrect |
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Working data
| Pump flow | 136.3 l/mincorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the John Deere 315SL have?
4,502 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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