John Deere 2030
The John Deere 2030 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 219 ci 3.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 68 hp / 50.7 kW. Transmission: collar shift - reverser. Operating weight: 4800 to 5230 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 68 hp / 50.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.5 gal
73.8 L
Transmission
collar shift - reverser
Operating Weight
5230 lbs
2372 kg
Overview
 | 1971 - 1975
Generation II SeriesUtility tractor
Generation II Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $9,000 in 1975 | |
John Deere 2030 Power | |
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Engine | 68 hp
50.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 60.34 hp
45.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 50.42 hp
37.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 60.65 hp
45.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS with canopy. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 19.5 gal
73.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Pump flow | 6 gpm (transmission)
22.7 lpm |
8.5 gpm (remotes)
32.2 lpm | |
18.5 gpm (optional)
70.0 lpm | |
Total flow | 14.5 gpm
54.9 lpm |
24.5 gpmOptOptional
92.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle)
217 cm |
79.375 inches (swept axle)
201 cm | |
Weight | 4800 to 5230 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28/38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 1 |
2 | |
Battery CCA | 370 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
Schlepper 2030 mit 71/68 PS published in 1972, by John Deere | |
2030 Tractor with 71hp published by John Deere | |
John Deere 2030 Tractor (Serial No. 187301-up) (OM-R59805) | |
Tractors 1130, 2030, 2130, 3130 published in 1976, by John Deere | |
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Product Information Manual published in 1977, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 219.4 ci / 3.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 219.4 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power | 68 hp
50.7 kW |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Engine Detail — 219 ci / 3.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 219 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — Collar Shift
Transmission | Collar Shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 40 qts*Transmission oil shared with hydraulics
37.9 L |
Standard transmission. Two selector levers. Right lever has four gear selections. Left lever has high and low ranges, plus reverse and park. | |
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Transmission — Collar Shift - Hi/Lo
Transmission | Collar Shift - Hi/Lo |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40 qts*Transmission oil shared with hydraulics
37.9 L |
Optional Hi-Lo. Standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move Hi/Lo selector on the steering column. | |
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Transmission — collar shift - reverser
Transmission | collar shift - reverser |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 40 qts*Transmission oil shared with hydraulics
37.9 L |
Optional reverser. Similar to standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move forward/reverse selector on the steering column. Reverse range on left lever is removed. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 2030 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
7.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 13.6-28/38 |
14.9-28 | |
15.5-38 | |
16.9-24/28/30 | |
18.4-26 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle)
217 cm |
79.375 inches (swept axle)
201 cm | |
Length | 139.5 inches
354 cm |
Width | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Height (hood) | 55.75 inches
141 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 81.25 inches
206 cm |
Shipping weight | 4800 lbs
2177 kg |
Operating weight | 5230 lbs
2372 kg |
Front tread | 49 to 75 inches
124 to 190 cm (straight axle) |
Front tread | 49 to 74 inches
124 to 187 cm (swept axle) |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm (straight extra-wide) |
Front tread | 53 to 73 inches
134 to 185 cm (heavy-duty) |
Rear tread | 54 to 78 inches
137 to 198 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1084: gasoline 16-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1085: diesel 16-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1084 | |
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Gasoline 16-speed 2WD
October 23 - November 3, 1971
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1084 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 60.34 hp
45.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 55.38 hp
41.3 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 49.03 hp
36.6 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Gear 5-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,340 lbs
2875 kg |
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
October 23 - November 4, 1971
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 60.65 hp
45.2 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 55.23 hp
41.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 50.42 hp
37.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Gear 5-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,472 lbs
2935 kg |
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2030 based on its 68 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2030.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.5 hrs
Approximately 5.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (19.5 gal / 73.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.5 gal/hr (13.4 L/hr)
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 2030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)68 hp
Kilowatts (kW)50.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)68.9 PS
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