2026 John Deere 317P

The John Deere 317P Compact Track Loader represents the smallest machine in John Deere's P-Tier small-frame CTL lineup, featuring a completely redesigned sealed and pressurized one-piece cab that delivers superior operator comfort and a vertical-lift boom configuration engineered for precise pallet placement and exceptional load-carrying capability in the most compact footprint. Powered by a Yanmar 4TNV86CHT turbocharged diesel engine with 2.1-liter displacement producing 65 gross horsepower and 61 net horsepower with 153 lb-ft of peak torque at 1,690 rpm, this machine meets EPA Final Tier 4 and EU Stage IV emissions standards while delivering efficient power density and fuel economy for demanding applications. The 317P features a vertical-lift boom design achieving a height to hinge pin of 9 feet 7 inches with a rated operating capacity of 2,125 pounds at 35% tipping load, providing exceptional stability and reach at the top of the lift path for truck loading, pallet handling, and material placement operations where height and precision are critical. The machine operates on smooth-ride long-life rubber tracks with steel inserts, available in standard 12.6-inch width providing 5.5 psi ground pressure or optional 15.8-inch tracks reducing ground pressure to 4.5 psi for sensitive turf and soft terrain applications, while generating 7,530 pounds of tractive effort and 6,070 pounds tipping load. The high-drive direct-drive motor transmission with axial-piston hydrostatic drive enables smooth operations at a maximum travel speed of 7 mph, providing excellent maneuverability and productivity across jobsites. Standard electrohydraulic ISO-pattern joystick controls with optional 4-way switchable controls including H-pattern, combination ISO and foot controls, or EH foot control allow operators to select their preferred control pattern, with electrohydraulic machines featuring exclusive John Deere differential steering that speeds up the outside turning of tracks for faster jobsite maneuvering. The hydraulic system delivers 17 gpm standard flow at 3,450 psi system pressure supplying 33 hydraulic horsepower through a robust 3-spool open-center valve design that ensures reliable power distribution for diverse attachment operations, with optional high-flow package available to increase performance with demanding attachments. The sealed and pressurized cab provides 25% more volume than previous E-Series models including the addition of a lap bar for easier entry and exit, with outside noise reduced and dust excluded for a comfortable operating environment. Optional features include air ride heated seat for cold-weather comfort, Bluetooth radio for streaming content, optional electrically actuated Quik-Tatch attachment system enabling some attachment connections from within the cab, deluxe LED lighting package with side lights for enhanced visibility, rear view camera, and creep control within the Joystick Performance Package allowing precise tasks requiring full hydraulic flow and power at lower travel speeds. Operating weight with standard equipment, full fuel tank, and 175-pound operator is 8,423 pounds, with compact transport dimensions enabling easy trailer transport between jobsites while maintaining the strength and durability expected from John Deere construction equipment. The 317P accepts over 100 John Deere work tool attachments through the Quik-Tatch coupler system including buckets, forks, grapples, augers, sweepers, snowblowers, and specialty tools, maximizing versatility and return on investment across diverse applications. Optional JDLink connectivity hardware with John Deere Operations Center account enables analysis of critical machine data, utilization tracking, diagnostic alert review, and Connected Support that leverages data from thousands of connected machines to proactively address issues, with dealers able to remotely monitor machine health and diagnose problems without jobsite visits. The 317P is ideally suited for landscape contractors working in tight residential properties, rental fleet applications requiring compact versatile machines, small construction projects in confined urban environments, municipal maintenance operations, property management companies, agricultural applications including livestock feeding and material handling, and any operation requiring powerful compact track loader capabilities with vertical lift advantages in the smallest possible footprint where maneuverability and access through narrow openings are essential for contractor productivity and profitability.