John Deere 4030
The John Deere 4030 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 303 ci 5.0 L engine. The listed engine power is 80.33 hp 59.9 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range Creeper. Operating weight: 7340 to 9180 pounds.
Engine Power
80.33 hp
59.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
35 gal
132.5 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range Creeper
Operating Weight
7340 to 9180 pounds
Overview
 | 1973 - 1977
Generation II SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 15,690 (total) |
222 (gasoline) | |
Original price was $17,721 in 1977 | |
John Deere 4030 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 67.03 hp
50.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 80.33 hp
59.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear OptOptional |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab with heat and air-conditioning available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 35 gal
132.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101 inches
256 cm |
Weight | 7340 to 9180 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Diesel Batteries | 2 |
Gasoline Batteries | 1 |
Diesel Battery volts | 6 |
Gasoline Battery volts | 12 |
Diesel Battery Group | 5D |
Gasoline Battery Group | 30H |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 4030 (OM-R53778) published in 1973 | |
Tractors 80 to 150 hp published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Making you next tractor a John Deere has traditionally been a good investment published in 1975 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 5.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 329 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 329 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
coolant heater OptOptional | |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 800-2660 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Engine Detail — 303 ci / 5.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
The gasoline engine was available only during the 1973 model year on the 4030. | |
Displacement | 303 ci
5.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.33 inches
98 x 110 mm |
Compression | 7.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.022 inches
0.559 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
13-speed creeper |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range
Transmission | John Deere Quad-Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. | |
Transmission — Syncro-Range Creeper
Transmission | Syncro-Range Creeper |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 13 forward and 4 reverse |
Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 4030 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Ag front | 7.5L-15 |
7.50-16 | |
11L-15 | |
9.5L-15 | |
7.50-18 | |
11.00-12 | |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
18.4-30 | |
18.4-34 | |
16.9-34 | |
13.6-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101 inches
256 cm |
Length | 154.4 inches
392 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Height (cab) | 107.7 inches
273 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.95 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 27.24 inches
69 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 14.1 inches
35 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 2.875 by 86 inches
73 by 2184 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.125 by 96 inches
79 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.125 by 112 inches
79 by 2844 mm |
Front tread | 48 to 68 inches
121 to 172 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 92 inches
152 to 233 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 104 inches
152 to 264 cm |
Rear tread | 68 to 120 inches
172 to 304 cm |
John Deere 4030 Weight | |
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Shipping | 7340 lbs
3329 kg |
Operating | 9180 lbs
4164 kg |
Ballasted | 10150 lbs
4604 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1111 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
October 9 - 13, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1111 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 80.33 hp
59.9 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 77.72 hp
58.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 67.03 hp
50.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Max pull | 7,512 lbs
3407 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4030 based on its 80.33 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 | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
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 4030.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.4 hrs
Approximately 8.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (35 gal / 132.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~4.2 gal/hr (15.8 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 4030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)80.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)59.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)81.4 PS
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