John Deere 4630
The John Deere 4630 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 404 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 150.66 hp 112.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 16250 lbs 7371 kg.
Engine Power
150.66 hp
112.3 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
16250 lbs
7371 kg
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 | |
Original price was $27,080 in 1977 | |
John Deere 4630 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 4630 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 127.92 hp
95.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 150.66 hp
112.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 HFWD 4WD | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 5260 lbs
2385 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 112.65 inches
286 cm |
Weight | 16250 lbs
7371 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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4230-4430-4630 published in 1974, by John Deere | |
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 Detail — 404 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | aftercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
coolant heater OptOptional | |
Compression | 16.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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 |
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 — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4630 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 14L-16A |
11.00-16 | |
9.50-20 | |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
20.8-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 112.65 inches
286 cm |
Length | 171.2 inches
434 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 93.6 inches
237 cm |
Height (cab) | 116.9 inches
296 cm |
Operating weight | 16250 lbs
7371 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 24.9 inches
63 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 28.1 inches
71 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 96 inches
91 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 108 inches
91 by 2743 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 118 inches
91 by 2997 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.94 by 118 inches
100 by 2997 mm |
Front tread | 56 to 83.6 inches
142 to 212 cm |
Front tread | 64 to 95.6 inches
162 to 242 cm |
Front tread | 72 to 88 inches
182 to 223 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 60 to 105.6 inches
152 to 268 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 118 inches
152 to 299 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 128.3 inches
152 to 325 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1113 | |
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Diesel Power Shift 2WD
October 13 - 24, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1113 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 150.66 hp
112.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 127.92 hp
95.4 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14,478 lbs
6567 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4630 based on its 150.66 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 4630.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.3 hrs
Approximately 8.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.8 gal/hr (29.7 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 4630 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4630.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)150.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)112.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)152.7 PS
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