John Deere 318G
skid steer rental
with 65 in bucket
Vertical-lift skid steer, 1,945 lb rated operating capacity, delivered anywhere in the Phoenix metro. Daily, weekly and 4-week rates. You never have to wait in line.
Rates don't include delivery, fuel, the 15% damage waiver or tax. See your out-the-door price with a quick quote. Delivery is optional and billed each way.
Lift height, dump height and reach
The 318G uses a vertical-lift boom, so the bucket rises in a near-straight line instead of arcing outward. That gives you more reach at full height — the difference between clearing the side of a 12 yd dump truck and scraping it.
Typical Phoenix jobs for the 318G
- Grading and site prep — pads, driveways, shed foundations
- Decomposed granite and rock — moving and spreading DG, riprap, base course
- Pool demo backfill — pushing spoil and working fill
- Block wall demo cleanup — loading broken block into a dump trailer
- Pallet fork work — moving palletized block and pavers around the site
- Truck loading — 94.4 in dump height clears most 10 to 12 yd dump trucks
John Deere 318G specifications
Manufacturer data| Performance and capacity | |
|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity (50% of tipping load) | 1,945 lb (883 kg) |
| Tipping load | 3,890 lb (1,766 kg) |
| Operating weight | 6,475 to 6,542 lb (2,940–2,970 kg) |
| Boom configuration | Vertical lift |
| Lifting force | 22.2 kN |
| Travel speed, 1-speed | 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h) |
| Travel speed, 2-speed (opt.) | 10.1 mph (16.3 km/h) |
| Tires | 10 × 16.5 |
| Engine and hydraulics | |
| Engine model | Yanmar 4TNV86CHT |
| Type | 4-cyl. turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 128.1 cu in (2.1 L) |
| Power | 65 HP gross, 61 HP net (48.5 kW gross, 45.6 kW net) @ 2,600 rpm |
| Peak torque | 207 lb-ft (281 N·m) |
| Emissions | EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | 17 gpm (64 L/min) |
| System relief pressure | 3,450 psi (238 bar) |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Dimensions | |
| Length without bucket | 103.5 in (2.63 m) |
| Length with bucket | 127.6 in (3.24 m) |
| Width without bucket | 62.9 in (1.60 m) |
| Height to top of ROPS | 77.2 in (1.96 m) |
| Max lift height, hinge pin | 120.1 in (3.05 m) |
| Dump height | 94.4 in (2.40 m) |
| Reach at max height | 33.9 in (0.86 m) |
| Wheelbase | 41.3 in (1.05 m) |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in (0.18 m) |
| Attachment and angles | |
| Bucket supplied | 65 in construction bucket |
| Coupler | Quik-Tatch™ universal |
| Dump angle at full height | 42° |
| Bucket rollback at ground | 30° |
| Angle of departure | 22.3° |
| Front turning radius w/ bucket | 79.1 in (2.01 m) |
| ROPS / FOPS | Standard |
A word about caliche
Much of the Valley sits on caliche — cemented hardpan that a smooth-edge bucket will skate straight across. If you're going below about 12 in on virgin ground in Cave Creek, north Scottsdale or the far West Valley, plan on a bucket with teeth. Renting the machine alone and discovering caliche on day one is the most common way a 1-day rental becomes 3.
Tell us what you're digging into when you book and we'll spec the attachment with it.
Running it in Phoenix summer
June through September, work the machine early. The 318G has an open ROPS canopy — there's no cab air conditioning. Hydraulic and coolant temps climb fast above 110°F, so keep the rear door screen and cooler core clear of dust and DG fines, and give it idle-down time before shutdown. Our 3 a.m. delivery start exists for exactly this reason.
Will the 318G fit through your gate?
Check this before you bookThis is the single most common reason a skid steer rental gets turned around in the driveway. The 318G is 62.9 in wide across the tires. Most Phoenix block-wall backyards have a pedestrian gate between 36 in and 48 in — the 318G will not pass. You need an RV gate, a double gate or a wall panel you're willing to pull.
Gate clearance vs. 318G width (62.9 in plus 2 in working clearance)
Tight on width? The Bobcat S70 with a 36 in bucket is 36 in wide and clears a standard pedestrian gate. Call and we'll tell you which one actually fits your yard.
Work out the estimate total
Put in the ZIP the machine is going to and how long you need it. The delivery band and the estimate total come back straight away, waiver, fuel and tax included.
| Rental, 1 day | — |
|---|---|
| Damage waiver, 15% | — |
| Prepaid fuel | — |
| Delivery out, enter a ZIP | — |
| Pickup back | — |
| Sales tax, 9.1% | — |
| Estimate total | — |
About this figure. The total carries the 15% damage waiver, prepaid fuel and 9.1% sales tax. This is an estimate rather than a quote, and we confirm the band from the full address before anything is booked.
Delivery, or haul it yourself
We deliver valleywide
The 318G rides in our compact equipment delivery tier:
| Distance | Each way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 20 mi | $75 | $150 |
| 21 to 30 mi | $95 | $190 |
| 31 to 40 mi | $125 | $250 |
| 41 to 50 mi | $175 | $350 |
| Delivery window | 3 to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday | |
| Return readiness | Before 7 a.m. on the return date | |
Give us the job site or home address when you book so we can quote an accurate ETA. Payment is due upfront, before delivery. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Hauling it yourself
The 318G with a 65 in bucket runs roughly 7,100 lb. Add a tandem-axle equipment trailer at about 2,400 lb and you're near 9,500 lb gross. That means:
- A 10,000 lb GVWR tandem-axle trailer, brakes on both axles
- A ¾-ton truck or heavier — a half-ton is not enough
- 4-point chain tie-down, bucket down and curled
If any of that is in question, take the delivery. Confirm pickup eligibility with us before you plan on it.
Where we deliver
How to rent from Summit Rentals
3 stepsCheck out to reserve
Pick your dates online and check out. Create an account or continue as a guest — either way we need an email address.
We confirm
We contact you to confirm availability, the delivery window and any attachments.
Pay, then we roll
Payment is due upfront, before delivery. Then the machine goes on the trailer.
John Deere 318G rental FAQs
How much does it cost to rent the John Deere 318G skid steer in Phoenix?
Summit Rentals rents the John Deere 318G with a 65 in bucket for $242/day, $755/week, or $1,970 per 4-week period. Delivery is $75 each way within 20 mi and $95 each way for 21 to 30 mi. Fuel is prepaid at $6.00 a gallon.
How much can the 318G lift?
The 318G has a rated operating capacity of 1,945 lb, which is 50% of its 3,890 lb tipping load. Maximum lift height is 120.1 in to the hinge pin, with a dump height of 94.4 in.
How wide is the John Deere 318G, and will it fit through a gate?
The 318G is 62.9 in wide without a bucket. It will not fit through a standard 36 in pedestrian gate or 48 in service gate. You need at least a 72 in double gate, and an RV gate is more comfortable. Measure post to post at the narrowest point, not latch to latch.
How much does the John Deere 318G weigh?
Operating weight is 6,475 to 6,542 lb depending on configuration. With the 65 in bucket fitted, plan on roughly 7,100 lb for trailering.
What size trailer do I need to haul the 318G?
A tandem-axle equipment trailer rated at 10,000 lb GVWR with brakes on both axles, towed by a ¾-ton truck or larger. The machine plus bucket runs about 7,100 lb and the trailer itself adds roughly 2,400 lb. A half-ton pickup is not adequate for this load.
Do I need a license or certification to operate skid steers?
No special operator's license is required to run skid steers on your own private property in Arizona. On a commercial job site, OSHA requires that operators be trained and evaluated by their employer for the specific equipment they use. To take possession of the machine you need a valid driver's license and must meet our rental terms.
What attachments will fit the 318G?
The 318G uses the John Deere Quik-Tatch universal coupler with 17 gpm auxiliary flow, so it takes standard-flow skid steer attachments. The attachments we rent for it are a bucket with teeth and pallet forks; add them when you book.
Does the 318G have an enclosed cab with air conditioning?
The 318G is configured with an open ROPS and FOPS canopy, not an enclosed climate-controlled cab. During Phoenix summers we recommend scheduling work for early morning and keeping the rear cooler cores clear of dust to avoid heat-related shutdowns.
Is the 318G a vertical lift or radial lift machine?
The 318G is a vertical-lift machine. The bucket travels in a near-vertical path rather than arcing outward, giving better reach and stability at full height, which matters most when loading over the side of a dump truck or trailer.
When do you deliver, and when does the machine need to be ready to go back?
Equipment is delivered between 3 and 11 a.m., Monday to Friday. All equipment must be ready for pickup before 7 a.m. on the scheduled return date. Please follow the return times specified in your rental agreement.
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Daily rate $125Ready to book?
You can reserve it online in about 2 min, or call us and we will put it straight onto the schedule.
Or talk to a Summit representative
Tell us the job, the access route and the ground conditions, and we will tell you whether this is the right machine before you pay for it.
Call (602) 900-1845