John Deere 3030
The John Deere 3030 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 329 ci 5.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 84.5 hp / 63.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 93.8 hp / 69.9 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 7297 to 8069 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 84.5 hp / 63.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 93.8 hp / 69.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
28 gal
106.0 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
7297 to 8069 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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3030LS | 12-speed |
John Deere 3030 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3030 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 3030 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 93.8 hp
69.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 84.5 hp
63.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 76.4 hp
57.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Cab available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 28 gal
106.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Pressure | 2248 psi
155.0 bar |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 7452 lbs
3380 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2170 |
1000@2170 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97 inches
246 cm |
Weight | 7297 to 8069 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-20 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
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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Product Information Manual published in 1977, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 329 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 329 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 84.5 hp
63.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 93.8 hp
69.9 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 750-2660 |
Operating RPM | 1200-2500 |
Torque | 210.2 lb-ft
285.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.2 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 20.1 qts
19.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 60.2 qts
57.0 L |
With 16.9-38 rear tires and 25KPH transmission option. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3030 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97 inches
246 cm |
Length | 157.5 inches
400 cm |
Width | 80.3 inches*Minimum width.
203 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 105.7 inches
268 cm |
Height (cab) | 107.5 inches
273 cm |
John Deere 3030 Weight | |
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8069 lbs
3660 kg | |
Shipping | 7297 lbs
3309 kg |
Max capacity | 13228 lbs
6000 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3030.
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 3030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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