John Deere

John Deere 2630

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.
Power78 hp[P]
Founded1974 - 1975
Model2630

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 2630

Power
PTO (tested)70.37 hp (52.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)57.88 hp (43.2 kW)
Engine
ModelJohn Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel typediesel
Rated RPM2500
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement276 ci (4.5 L)
Firing order1-3-4-2
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Capacity
Fuel19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system10 gal (37.9 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves1
Capacity10 gal (37.9 L)
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow6 gpm (transmission) (22.7 lpm), 8.5 gpm (remotes) (32.2 lpm), 18.5 gpm (optional) (70.0 lpm)
Total flow14.5 gpm (54.9 lpm), 24.5 gpm (optional) (92.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringmechanical with power assist
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeUtility tractor
SeriesGeneration II Series
Built inDubuque, Iowa, USA
Original price$11,000 in 1975
Years produced1974 - 1975
Transmission
8-speed8 forward and 4 reverse gears
Options8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed power shuttle
8-speed power shuttle8 forward and reverse gears, direction reverser type, four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) with dashboard shuttle lever
16-speed partial power shift16 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 TypeII
Serial Numbers
1974188604
1975213360
Serial number plate locationon the right side of the Deere 2630 frame, above the front axle
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire16.9-28
Wheelbase85.75 inches (217 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Ballasted weight8,430 lbs (3823 kg)
Operating weight5,800 lbs (2630 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Front PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type540, 540/1000 (optional)
Front PTO Type1000