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12-19-08
Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner,
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test conditions spec-
ified per ISO9249. No derating is required up to 10,000-ft. (3050 m).
Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE standards.
Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with 16.9-28 R-4 (10) rear and 11L-16 SL F-3 (12) front tires,
1.31-cu.-yd. (1.00 m
3
) loader bucket, and 24-in. x 7.5-cu.-ft. (610 mm x 0.21 m
3
) backhoe bucket.
315SJ
Engine
l Certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions
l John Deere Model 4045HT054 – 4.5 liter, 93 net
peak hp (69 kW) turbocharged, isolation mounted
l Vertical spin-on engine oil filter
l Vertical spin-on fuel filter with water separator
l Oil-to-water engine oil cooler
l Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C)
l Coolant recovery tank
l Serpentine belt with automatic belt tensioner
l Suction-type cooling fan
l Enclosed safety fan guard
s High ambient temperature engine cooling
l Dual-element dry-type air cleaner
l Muffler, under hood with curved-end exhaust
stack
s Electric ether starting aid
s Engine coolant heater, 1,000 watts
Powertrain
l PowerShift
TM
transmission: Torque converter with
electrically actuated twist grip F-N-R with neutral
safety switch interlock (1st through 4th gears)
l Transmission oil cooler
l Vertical spin-on transmission filter
s Transmission remote oil-sampling port
l Differential lock, electric foot-actuated
l Planetary final drives
l Power-assisted hydraulic service brakes
(conform to ISO 3450): Inboard, wet multi-
disc, self-adjusting self-adjusting and self-
equalizing
l Parking/emergency brake with electric switch
control (conforms to ISO 3450): Spring applied,
hydraulically released wet multi-disc / Indepen-
dent of service brakes
l Hydrostatic power steering with emergency
manual mode
s Non-powered front axle
l Mechanical-front-wheel-drive with traction
control limited-slip differential: Electric on/off
control / Driveshaft guard / Sealed axle
s Rear wheel spacers for use with chains
Backhoe
l Extendable dipperstick, 14-ft. 6-in. digging depth
s Heavy-duty backhoe bucket cylinder option
l Two-lever (Deere) backhoe controls
l Backhoe transport lock lever
l Swing lock pin stored in operator’s station
l Stabilizers with two-direction anti-drift valves
l Less bucket, with bucket pins
s Standard-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
s Heavy-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
s Severe-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
s Backhoe coupler for “C,” “D,” “E,” and “G”
Series John Deere, Case, and Cat buckets
s Auxiliary backhoe valve for swingers, thumbs,
etc. with auxiliary plumbing
s Auxiliary backhoe valve for hammers and
compactors with auxiliary plumbing
315SJ
Loader
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l Loader bucket anti-spill (rollback)
l Return-to-dig feature
l Single-lever control with electric clutch cutoff
switch
l Bucket-level indicator
l Loader boom service lock
s Ride control
s Auxiliary loader hydraulics with two-lever control
s Front loader hydraulic coupler for buckets,
forks, etc.
l Less bucket, with bucket pins
l High-visibility loader arms
Hydraulic System
l 36-gpm (136 L/min.) tandem gear pump,
open-center system
l Independent hydraulic reservoir
l “O”-ring face seal connectors
l 6-micron vertical spin-on filter
Electrical System
l 12-volt system
l 90-amp alternator
l Single battery with 190-min. reserve capacity
and 950 CCA
s Dual batteries with 380-min. reserve capacity
and 1,900 CCA
l Positive terminal battery cover
l Blade-type multi-fused circuits
l By-pass start safety cover on starter
s Master disconnect switch
l Jump/auxiliary start terminal
Lights
l Additional halogen work lights (6), 32,500
candlepower each (2 front, 2 rear, and 2 side
docking)
l Turn signal/flashing (2 front and 2 rear)
l Rear stop and tail (2)
l Rear reflectors (2)
Operator’s Station
l Modular-design ROPS/FOPS cab with molded
roof (conforms to SAE J1040): Isolation mounted
l Left and right access
l Slip-resistant steps and ergonomically located
handholds (conform to SAE J185)
l Molded floor mats
l Headliner
l Coat hook
l 12-volt outlets (2 cab, 1 canopy)
l Built-in beverage and Thermos bottle holders
l Built-in Operator’s Manual storage compart-
ment with manual
l Interior rearview mirror
s Outside rearview mirrors
l Rotary hand throttle
l Suspended foot throttle
l Tilt steering
l Horn
l Key start switch with electric fuel shutoff
s Electronic anti-theft enabled through monitor
315SJ
Operator’s Station (continued)
l Engine coolant temperature gauge, illuminated
electronic, with audible warning
l Oil temperature gauge, illuminated electronic,
with audible warning
l Fuel gauge, illuminated electronic
l Digital display of engine hours, engine rpm,
and system voltage
l Monitor system with audible and visual warnings:
Engine air restriction indicator / Low alternator
voltage indicator / Engine oil pressure indicator
with audible warning / Hydraulic filter restric-
tion indicator / Parking brake on/off indicator
with audible warning / Seat belt indicator / Low
brake pressure / Machine diagnostic informa-
tion via 4-pushbutton/LCD operator interface
l Mechanical suspension deluxe vinyl swivel
seat with lumbar adjustment and armrests
(fully adjustable)
s Mechanical suspension deluxe fabric swivel
seat with lumbar adjustment and armrests
(fully adjustable)
s Air suspension deluxe fabric swivel seat with
lumbar adjustment
l Seat belt, 2-in., with retractor
s Seat belt, 3-in., with retractor
s Cab: Headliner, dome light, left and right cab
doors, tinted safety glass, windshield wiper
(one rear and one front), front windshield washer,
fresh-air intake, heater/defroster/pressurizer
(40,000-Btu/hr. [11.7 kW] heater), and 12-volt
outlets (2)
s Air conditioner (26,000-Btu/hr. [7.6 kW] output
and CFC-free R134a refrigerant)
s AM/FM/weather-band radio
s AM/FM/weather-band radio with CD player
Overall Vehicle
l One-piece unitized construction mainframe
l Vehicle tie-downs (2 front and 2 rear)
l Remote grease bank for front axle
l Heavy-duty front bumper
s 450-lb. (204 kg) front counterweight
s 700-lb. (317 kg) front counterweight
s 1,000-lb. (454 kg) front counterweight
s 1,250-lb. (567 kg) front counterweight
s 1,450-lb. (657 kg) front counterweight
s Rubber grille bumpers
l Fuel tank, 41 gal. (155 L), ground-level fueling
l Two-position easy-tilt hood
l Extended grille frame
l Removable toolbox with padlock hasp
l Vandal protection for locking monitor, engine
hood, toolbox, hydraulic reservoir, and fuel tank
l Reverse warning alarm
s Sound-reduction package
l Dent-resistant full-coverage rear fenders
s JDLink
TM
wireless communication system
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See dealer for range of heavy-duty, multipurpose,
and coupler buckets and forks.
315SJ BACKHOE LOADER
Key: l Standard equipment s Optional equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information.