John Deere 830
The John Deere 830 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 164.4 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 35 hp / 26.1 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4740 lbs 2150 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 35 hp / 26.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.4 gal
62.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4740 lbs
2150 kg
Overview
 | 1974 - 1979
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 830 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 830 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 830 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 29.5 hp
22.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Pressure | 2104 psi
145.1 bar |
Pump flow | 6.3 gpm
23.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 3417 lbs
1549 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.4 inches
188 cm |
Weight | 4740 lbs
2150 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6/12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Tractors 830 and 930 (OML31437) | |
Operator's Manual Tractors 830 and 930 (OML33962) | |
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Product Information Manual published in 1977, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 164.4 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 164.4 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 650-2545 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2400 |
Torque | 87 lb-ft
118.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 31.7 qts
30.0 L |
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. | |
With 13.6/12-28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 830 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6/12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.4 inches
188 cm |
Length | 131.5 inches
334 cm |
Width | 65.9 inches
167 cm |
Height | 89 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 4740 lbs
2150 kg |
Front tread | 49.6 to 79.5 inches
125 to 201 cm |
Rear tread | 53.5 to 73.2 inches
135 to 185 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 830 based on its 35 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 830.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9 hrs
Approximately 9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.4 gal / 62.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.8 gal/hr (6.9 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 830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 830.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)35 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)35.5 PS
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