John Deere 6830
The John Deere 6830 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 413.7 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 135 hp / 100.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper. Operating weight: 12,420 lbs 5633 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 135 hp / 100.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal
249.8 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper
Operating Weight
12,420 lbs
5633 kg
Overview
![]() | 2006 - 2011
Model year 2006-20082009-2011 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
John Deere 6830 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6830 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Engine (net) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Engine (max) | 147 hp
109.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | rear electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Optional Fuel | 85.9 gal
325.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | constant flow |
pressure and flow compensated optional (PFC) | |
Capacity | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Pressure | 2,901 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 21.4 gpm
81.0 lpm |
PFC Pump flow | 29.1 gpm
110.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/IIIN |
Control | load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensing |
Rear lift | 16,730 lbs
7588 kg |
18,880 lbs (optional)
8563 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1995 |
540E@1743 | |
1000@1995 | |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1995 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 12,420 lbs
5633 kg |
Front tire | 16.9R28 |
Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Optional Charging amps | 154 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 413.7 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068HL281 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 413.7 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Rated Power (net) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 141 hp
105.1 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 147 hp
109.6 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Torque | 461 lb-ft
625.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 20.6 qts
19.5 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Coolant change | 3000 h |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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20-speed partial power shift | |
32-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in five ranges (A-E) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are about 4% faster than corresponding forward speeds. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad transmission in ranges A-C. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6830 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 187.3 inches
475 cm |
Width | 93.8 inches
238 cm |
Height | 115.1 inches
292 cm |
Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches
162 to 211 cm |
Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches
162 to 202 cm |
John Deere 6830 Weight | |
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Shipping | 12,420 lbs
5633 kg |
Max capacity | 22,050 lbs
10001 kg |
Max rear axle | 16,535 lbs
7500 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6830.
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 6830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6830.
Converted Equivalents:
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