John Deere 4930
The John Deere 4930 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 160 hp / 119.3 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 10523 to 11523 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 160 hp / 119.3 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
Power Shift
Operating Weight
10523 to 11523 pounds
Overview
 | 1978 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
The John Deere 4930 was the similar to the US model 4440, exported to Argentina from the United States. | |
John Deere 4930 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 4930 Power | |
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Engine | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 HFWD 4WD | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound Gard cab with air-conditioning optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
2WD Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
4WD Pump flow | 26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 10523 to 11523 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-15 |
Rear tire | 23.1x30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 61 |
Cab Charging amps | 72 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery Group | 5D |
References | |
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Tractor 4930 published in 1978, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2400 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift |
Transmission — Quad-Range
Transmission | 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 pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided hy a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear. | |
With 24.5x32 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Power Shift
Transmission | Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4930 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-15 |
11.00-16 | |
Ag rear | 23.1x30 |
24.5x32 | |
18.4x36 (duals) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
Length | 158.6 inches
402 cm |
Width | 90 inches
228 cm |
Height | 117.3 inches
297 cm |
Front tread | 55.9 to 91.7 inches
141 to 232 cm |
Rear tread | 68.1 to 110.2 inches
172 to 279 cm |
John Deere 4930 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 10523 lbs
4773 kg |
4WD Shipping | 11523 lbs
5226 kg |
Ballasted | 18522 lbs
8401 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4930 based on its 160 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 4930.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.8 hrs
Approximately 7.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.3 gal/hr (31.5 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 4930 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4930.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)160 hp
Kilowatts (kW)119.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)162.2 PS
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