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 rated power output is 160 hp 119.3 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 10523 to 11523 pounds.
Engine Power
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
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Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor |
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1978 - 1981 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
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 |
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