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

John Deere 3030 tractor photo
1978 - 1979 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Variants
3030LS
12-speed
John Deere 3030 Engine
John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 3030 Transmission
12-speed
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3030 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS. Cab available.
Capacity
Fuel
28 gal 106.0 L
Hydraulic system
15 gal 56.8 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift
7452 lbs 3380 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@2170
1000@2170
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
28
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
55
References
3030 references literature
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.
3030 Hi-Lo  speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 3030 Tires
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
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
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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