John Deere 6030
The John Deere 6030 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 175.99 hp 131.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 18,180 lbs 8246 kg.
Engine Power
175.99 hp
131.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
73 gal
276.3 L
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
18,180 lbs
8246 kg
Overview
 | 1972 - 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 | 4,028 |
3,983 turbo | |
45 natural | |
Original price was $29,000 in 1977 | |
John Deere 6030 Engine | |
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John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6030 Transmission | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 6030 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 175 hp (turbo)
130.5 kW |
141 hp (natural)
105.1 kW | |
Drawbar (tested) | 148.70 hp
110.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 175.99 hp
131.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic-actuated |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 73 gal
276.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Rear lift | 5910 lbs
2680 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2051 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 18,180 lbs
8246 kg |
Front tire | 9.50-20 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
78 OptOptional | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain | |
Operator's Manual 6030 Tractor (OM-R55943) |
Engine
Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 531 ci
8.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.00 inches
121 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
Compression | 15.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
John Deere 6030 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Luke Ulrich |
Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
The naturally-aspirated 531 was an optional engine on the John Deere 6030 offered during the 1973 model year. The naturally-aspirated engine was dropped due to poor sales. | |
Displacement | 531 ci
8.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.00 inches
121 x 127 mm |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6030 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.50-20 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Length | 172.3 inches
437 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 82.4 inches
209 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 98.3 inches
249 cm |
Operating weight | 18,180 lbs
8246 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1100 | |
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Turbo diesel 8-speed 2WD
May 23 - June 2, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1100 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 175.99 hp
131.2 kW |
Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour
42.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 148.70 hp
110.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.0 gal/hour
41.6 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15,303 lbs
6941 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6030 based on its 175.99 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 6030.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8 hrs
Approximately 8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (73 gal / 276.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.2 gal/hr (34.6 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 6030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)176 hp
Kilowatts (kW)131.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)178.4 PS
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