John Deere 1030
The John Deere 1030 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 164.4 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 45.6 hp / 34.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 48.3 hp / 36.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5954 lbs 2700 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 45.6 hp / 34.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 48.3 hp / 36.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.4 gal
62.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5954 lbs
2700 kg
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1979
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 1030 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 1030 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 48.3 hp
36.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 45.6 hp
34.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 38.9 hp
29.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2248 psi
155.0 bar |
Pump flow | 6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm |
12.4 gpmOptOptional
46.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 4024 lbs
1825 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 4720 to 5954 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
1030 Tractor published in 1977, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1978, by John Deere | |
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Product Information Manual published in 1977, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 164.4 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 164.4 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 45.6 hp
34.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 48.3 hp
36.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 650-2650 |
Operating RPM | 1400-2500 |
Torque | 112 lb-ft
151.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 38 qts
36.0 L |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 1030 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 133 inches
337 cm |
Width | 65.9 inches
167 cm |
Weight | 5954 lbs
2700 kg |
Shipping weight | 4720 lbs
2140 kg |
Front tread | 49.6 to 75.8 inches
125 to 192 cm |
Rear tread | 53.2 to 76.8 inches
135 to 195 cm |
John Deere 1030 Height | |
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Hood | 52.8 inches
134 cm |
ROPS | 90.9 inches
230 cm |
Exhaust | 78.3 inches
198 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1030.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 1030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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