john deere 6030
![]() | 1972 - 1977
Generation II SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1972 - 1977 | Generation II Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1972 - 1977 | ||||
Generation II Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1972 - 1977 | |
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Generation II Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
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. |
Photos | |
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John Deere 6030 photos... ![]() |
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 ... ![]() |
6030 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the 6030, above the PTO shaft. |
6030 Serial Numbers | |
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1972 | 33000 |
1973 | 33550 |
1974 | 34586 |
1975 | 35400 |
1976 | 36014 |
1977 | 36577 |
Final | 37041 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
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) |
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