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
![]() | 1973 - 1979
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Getafe, Spain | |
John Deere 1630 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1630 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 59 hp
44.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 16.5 gal
62.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 4100 lbs
1859 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Charging volts | 14 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1630 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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
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Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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