John Deere 3150

The John Deere 3150 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 96.06 hp 71.6 kW. Transmission: Top Shaft Synchronized Hi-Lo (TSS). Operating weight: 11770 lbs 5338 kg.

Overview

	1985 - 1987 Utility tractor
1985 - 1987
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $44,000 in 1987
The John Deere 3150 was the first Deere tractor to feature mechanical front-wheel drive as standard equipment.

John Deere 3150 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 3150 Transmission
16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

John Deere 3150 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	83 hp 61.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	95 hp 70.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	81.92 hp 61.1 kW
PTO (tested)	96.06 hp 71.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab optional.

Capacity
Fuel	35.4 gal 134.0 L
Hydraulic system	12.4 gal 46.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	12.4 gal 46.9 L
Valves	2
Pump flow	22 gpm 83.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	6300 lbs 2857 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540@2400
	1000@2400

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	101.7 inches 258 cm
Weight	11770 lbs 5338 kg
Front tire	13.6-28
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	610
Battery volts	12

References
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Air cleaner	paper elements
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Top Shaft Synchronized Hi-Lo (TSS)

Transmission	Top Shaft Synchronized Hi-Lo (TSS)
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 3150 Tires
Ag front	13.6-28
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.7 inches 258 cm
Operating weight	11770 lbs (4WD cab) 5338 kg
Ballasted weight	12300 lbs 5579 kg
Front tread	66.9 to 82.7 inches 169 to 210 cm
Rear tread	62.2 to 94.9 inches 157 to 241 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1589
Diesel 16-speed 4WD April 1 - 14, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1589 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	96.06 hp 71.6 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	81.92 hp 61.1 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull	10,507 lbs 4765 kg
Gear 2H used for pull test.