The John Deere 2630 is a Generation II Series utility tractor produced from 1974 to 1975. It was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and originally sold for $11,000 in 1975. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing an estimated 68.0 hp to 78.2 hp. Transmission options include 8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift, and 8-speed power shuttle. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with mechanical power assist steering and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a wheelbase of 85.75 inches and weighs 5,800 lbs operating weight, with a ballasted weight of 8,430 lbs. The hydraulic system is closed center with a capacity of 10 gallons and pressure of 2250 psi. The PTO is independent with rear 540 rpm standard and optional 540/1000 rpm, and an optional front PTO at 1000 rpm. Tires are 6.00-16 front and 16.9-28 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
John Deere 2630tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionutility tractor4.5L diesel8-speed16-speed partial power shiftPTOhydraulicsdimensions
Total flow:14.5 gpm (54.9 lpm), 24.5 gpm (optional) (92.7 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:mechanical with power assist
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Type:Utility tractor
Series:Generation II Series
Built in:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Original price:$11,000 in 1975
Years produced:1974 - 1975
Transmission
8-speed:8 forward and 4 reverse gears
Options:8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed power shuttle
8-speed power shuttle:8 forward and reverse gears, direction reverser type, four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) with dashboard shuttle lever
16-speed partial power shift:16 forward and 8 reverse gears, dry disc clutch, Hi-Lo type, four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) plus reverse, high-low (rabbit/turtle) power shift
Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II
Serial Numbers
1974:188604
1975:213360
Serial number plate location:on the right side of the Deere 2630 frame, above the front axle