John Deere 3130
The John Deere 3130 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): 87.2 hp / 65.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 96.5 hp / 72.0 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 8200 lbs 3719 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 87.2 hp / 65.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 96.5 hp / 72.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
28 gal
106.0 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
8200 lbs
3719 kg
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1979
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
The John Deere 3130 saw a redesign in 1975 at tractor serial number 182150. The front, hood, and decals were changed to a more rounded appearance. The 3130 was sold as the 2840 in the United States. | |
Variants | |
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3130LS | 12-speed |
John Deere 3130 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3130 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 96.5 hp
72.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 87.2 hp
65.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 75.1 hp
56.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
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 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 7452 lbs
3380 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
1000@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 96.9 inches
246 cm |
Weight | 8200 lbs
3719 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
55 | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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Tractors 1130, 2030, 2130, 3130 published in 1976, 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 — 329 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, The 3130 engine could be ordered with an optional turbocharger (TA 3401) as an altitude compensator. |
Displacement | 329 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 87.2 hp
65.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 96.5 hp
72.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 650-2660 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2500 |
Torque | 218.3 lb-ft
296.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10.9 qts
10.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed two-speed power shift | |
6-speed sliding gear |
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Two-speed hydraulic high-low shift. | |
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 3 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 3130 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34 |
2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 96.9 inches
246 cm |
Length | 157.5 inches
400 cm |
Width | 81.8 inches*Minimum width.
207 cm |
Height | 103.5 inches
262 cm |
Weight | 8200 lbs
3719 kg |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Front tread | 56.9 to 77 inches
144 to 195 cm |
Rear tread | 63 to 78.7 inches
160 to 199 cm (flange) |
Rear tread | 63 to 99 inches
160 to 251 cm (rack-and-pinion) |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3130.
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 3130 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3130.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
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