John Deere 1630

The John Deere 1630 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 56 hp / 41.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 59 hp / 44.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 4780 lbs 2168 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 56 hp / 41.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 59 hp / 44.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.5 gal 62.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
4780 lbs 2168 kg

Overview

John Deere 1630 tractor photo
1973 - 1979 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Getafe, Spain
John Deere 1630 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 1630 Power
Engine (gross)
59 hp 44.0 kW
Engine (net)
56 hp 41.8 kW
PTO (claimed)
50 hp 37.3 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. ROPS and cab available.
Capacity
Fuel
16.5 gal 62.5 L
Hydraulic system
9.5 gal 36.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
9.5 gal 36.0 L
Pressure
2050 psi 141.3 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift
4100 lbs 1859 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2100
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
80.1 inches 203 cm
Weight
4780 lbs 2168 kg
Front tire
7.50-16
2WD Rear tire
13.6-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
28
Charging volts
14
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
References
1630 references literature
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
Operator's Manual 1020, 1120 and 1630 Tractors published by John Deere
1630 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 — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 3179DL-01
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power (net)
56 hp 41.8 kW
Power (gross)
59 hp 44.0 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.2:1
Rated RPM
2500
Idle RPM
800-2650
Operating RPM
1400-2500
Torque
138.7 lb-ft 188.1 Nm
Torque RPM
1300
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity
12.1 qts 11.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Four synchronized gear in two ranges, plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.
1630  partially synchronized speeds

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse two-speed power shift

Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.
1630  two-speed power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 1630 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-36
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 13.6-36
Ag front
6.50-16
Ag rear
16.9/14-28
16.9/14-30
12.4/11-36
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
80.1 inches 203 cm
Length
141.7 inches 359 cm
Width
76.6 inches 194 cm
Height (ROPS)
97 inches 246 cm
Height (exhaust)
87.4 inches 221 cm
Shipping weight
4780 lbs 2168 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)
20 inches 50 cm
Front tread
49.5 to 81 inches 125 to 205 cm
Rear tread
57 to 77 inches 144 to 195 cm

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1630.

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 1630 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1630.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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