John Deere 317 Skid Steer Specs and Parts

John Deere has put the 317 badge on two different machines: the classic wheeled 317 skid steer from the 2000s-era 300 Series, with a 61 horsepower John Deere 4024T diesel and a 1,750 lb rated operating capacity, and the modern 317G compact track loader with a 65 horsepower Yanmar. This guide covers the classic wheeled 317 in depth, with the 317G and current P-Tier covered alongside for identification.

At a Glance

• Classic 317 (wheeled): 61 hp John Deere 4024T diesel, 1,750 lb capacity, ~6,300 lbs
• Bucket breakout force: 5,500 lbs
• 317G (tracks): 65 hp Yanmar, 2,125 to 2,325 lb capacity
• Current model: 317 P-Tier compact track loader

Which John Deere 317 Do You Have?

Identification takes ten seconds once you know the tells:

• Wheels: you own the classic 317 skid steer from Deere's 300 Series era
• Tracks with a G on the decal: the 317G compact track loader, a modern Yanmar-powered machine
• Tracks, current styling, P-Tier badging: the newest generation

Parts do not cross between the wheeled 317 and the G machines; different engines, different drive systems, different everything. The serial plate confirms which machine you own, and our guide to finding the serial number on your John Deere skid steer shows exactly where to look.

What Are the John Deere 317 Skid Steer Specs?

The classic wheeled 317's specifications, per RitchieSpecs and Deere's 300 Series product literature:

Specification	John Deere 317 (wheeled)
Engine	John Deere 4024T, 4-cylinder liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel
Power	61 hp gross / 57 hp net
Rated operating capacity	1,750 lbs
Tipping load	3,700 lbs
Bucket breakout force	5,500 lbs
Operating weight	approximately 6,300 lbs
Hydraulic pump flow	17 gpm
Fuel capacity	16 gal
Travel speed	6.8 mph
Tires	10 x 16.5
Length with bucket	10.49 ft

Deere's 300 Series brochure positioned the 317 as the line's mid-size entry, with breakout forces climbing from the 317's 5,500 lbs to 11,600 lbs on the top-of-range 332.

What Engine Is in a John Deere 317 Skid Steer?

The classic 317 runs the John Deere 4024T: a 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel making 61 gross horsepower. It is a Deere PowerTech-family engine, which means parts commonality with other small Deere equipment of the era and a well-documented service ecosystem.

Ownership notes that matter on this engine:

• Turbocharged engines punish dirty air filters; keep the intake side fresh
• Clean fuel is the 4024T's main demand; primary and secondary fuel filters on schedule
• Cooling cores pack with debris in skid-steer duty; blow them out regularly

The 317G, by contrast, runs a 65 hp Yanmar diesel. If you are ordering engine parts, the machine you own decides the entire parts list.

What Is the Lift Capacity of a John Deere 317?

The wheeled 317 lifts 1,750 lbs of SAE rated operating capacity, calculated as half of its 3,700 lb tipping load. The 5,500 lb bucket breakout force is the number you feel at the pile: it is the machine's ability to tear material loose, and it is what made the 317 a capable loader for its size.

The 317G lifts more, 2,125 to 2,325 lbs depending on counterweight configuration, one of several reasons used G machines command roughly double the money of clean wheeled 317s.

How Much Does a John Deere 317 Weigh?

The wheeled 317 weighs approximately 6,300 lbs in operating trim. With a full fuel tank, a heavier attachment, and any ballast, plan trailer math around 7,000 lbs plus the attachment weight. That keeps the combination within range of a well-equipped three-quarter-ton truck and a properly rated trailer.

What Are Common John Deere 317 Problems?

The wheeled 317's service patterns are well established across owner forums and our own parts desk:

• Hydraulic sluggishness: filters and fluid age out; address them before suspecting pumps
• Cooling system packing: debris-clogged cores cause most overheating reports in loader duty
• Cylinder seal weep: boom and bucket cylinders reseal as machines pass their second decade
• Electrical gremlins: aging connectors and switches, typical of the era
• Quick-attach wear: latch pins and bushings loosen with attachment swaps

All of these map to parts categories we stock in John Deere skid steer parts, cross-referenced from Deere OEM part numbers.

Is a John Deere 317G a Good Skid Steer?

The 317G is well regarded in the small track loader class: Yanmar power, vertical-lift geometry, and Deere's dealer network behind it. Strictly speaking it is a compact track loader rather than a skid steer, and its natural habitat is landscaping and flatwork where tracks protect finished surfaces.

Used 317G pricing has recently run roughly $29,000 to $49,000, versus $11,500 to $18,900 for clean wheeled 317s per MachineryTrader listings, which frames the real question: whether tracks and the newer platform are worth the premium for your work.

What Is a John Deere 317 Worth?

Recent marketplace listings put wheeled 317s between about $11,500 and $18,900, with condition doing the sorting. The machines that earn the top of the band share three traits: documented engine and hydraulic service, tight quick-attach and linkage pins, and cooling systems that have been kept clean rather than cooked.

Buying one? Run it to full temperature, cycle every hydraulic function under load, and check the play in the attachment plate. Those ten minutes reveal most of what the service records will not.

Are John Deere 317 Parts Still Available?

Yes. The 300 Series sold widely and the aftermarket supports it thoroughly: filters, glass, seals, electrical, and wear components remain in production, meeting or exceeding OEM specifications at a saving over dealer channels. Deere OEM part numbers are the cross-reference key, and based on our catalog data, filters and cab glass lead what 317 owners actually order.

Which Maintenance Parts Does a 317 Need?

The service schedule tells the story: engine oil and filter, fuel filters, air filter, and hydraulic filter at the intervals in Deere's operator manual, with severe-duty shortening in dusty conditions. Beyond the intervals, plan for cylinder seal kits and quick-attach hardware as hour meters climb.

It is the customer's responsibility to verify part compatibility before purchasing, and the wheeled-versus-G split makes that verification essential on this model. Email your serial number to sales@partsonline.com and our parts specialists will confirm exactly what fits, or browse the full John Deere parts catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a John Deere 317 worth?

Recent listings for the classic wheeled 317 span roughly $11,500 to $18,900, with condition and service documentation setting the position in that band.

What is the lift capacity of a John Deere 317?

1,750 lbs SAE rated operating capacity for the wheeled 317, against a 3,700 lb tipping load with 5,500 lbs of bucket breakout force. The 317G lifts 2,125 to 2,325 lbs.

Is a John Deere 317G a good skid steer?

Yes, though it is technically a compact track loader. It pairs a 65 hp Yanmar with vertical lift and suits surface-sensitive work; expect to pay roughly double wheeled-317 money.

What engine is in a John Deere 317 skid steer?

The classic wheeled 317 uses the John Deere 4024T, a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel making 61 gross horsepower. The 317G uses a 65 hp Yanmar diesel.

What are common John Deere 317 problems?

Aging hydraulic filters, debris-packed cooling cores, cylinder seal weep, and quick-attach wear lead the list. All are routine repairs with available aftermarket parts.

How much does a John Deere 317 skid steer weigh?

Approximately 6,300 lbs in operating trim; plan trailer capacity around 7,000 lbs plus your attachment.

Whichever 317 you run, fitment starts with the serial number. Send yours to sales@partsonline.com for confirmation, or start browsing John Deere skid steer parts now.