John Deere

John Deere 3130

The John Deere 3130 is a utility tractor produced from 1973 to 1979. It was built in Mannheim, Germany, and featured a redesign in 1975 with a more rounded front, hood, and decals. The 3130 was sold as the 2840 in the United States. It is powered by a 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine with options for a turbocharger. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 12-speed two-speed power shift and a 6-speed sliding gear. It has a PTO rated at 75.1 hp and features two- or four-wheel drive with planetary final drives and mechanical rear differential lock. The 3130 includes an open operator station with optional cab, wet disc brakes, and power steering. It supports a rear Type II hitch with position control and lower-link draft sensing, and a rear lift capacity of 7452 lbs. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 28 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 15 gallons with a closed center system and 23 gpm pump flow. Dimensions include a 96.9 inch wheelbase, 157.5 inch length, and 81.8 inch minimum width. The 148 Loader attachment offers various bucket sizes and capacities with a lift capacity of 3100 lbs and breakout force of 4700 lbs.
Power96 hp
Founded1973 - 1979
Model3130

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 3130

Power
Engine (net)87.2 hp (65.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)75.1 hp (56.0 kW)
Engine (gross)96.5 hp (72.0 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
NotesThe 3130 engine could be ordered with an optional turbocharger (TA 3401) as an altitude compensator.
Torque218.3 lb-ft (296.0 Nm)
Starterelectric
Idle RPM650-2660
Rated RPM2500
Torque RPM1300
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Compression16.2:1
Fuel systemdirect injection
Power (net)87.2 hp (65.0 kW)
Displacement329 ci (5.4 L)
Oil capacity10.9 qts (10.3 L)
Operating RPM1300-2500
Power (gross)96.5 hp (72.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Capacity
Fuel28 gal (106.0 L)
Hydraulic system15 gal (56.8 L)
Variants
3130LS12-speed
Dimensions
Width81.8 inches (207 cm) Minimum width
Height103.5 inches (262 cm)
Length157.5 inches (400 cm)
Weight8200 lbs (3719 kg)
Wheelbase96.9 inches (246 cm)
Front tread56.9 to 77 inches (144 to 195 cm)
Rear tread (flange)63 to 78.7 inches (160 to 199 cm)
Tires 2WD Standard (ag)Front: 7.50-18, Rear: 18.4-34; Front: 7.50-20, Rear: 16.9-38
Tires 4WD Standard (ag)Front: 12.4-24, Rear: 16.9-38
Rear tread (rack-and-pinion)63 to 99 inches (160 to 251 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery AH88
Battery volts12
Charging amps28 / 55
Charging volts14
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity15 gal (56.8 L)
Pump flow23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Cab optional.
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeUtility tractor
NotesThe John Deere 3130 saw a redesign in 1975 at tractor serial number 182150. The front, hood, and decals were changed to a more rounded appearance. The 3130 was sold as the 2840 in the United States.
Built inMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced1973 - 1979
Attachments
Loader148 Loader
Weight1350 lbs (612 kg)
Rollback11°
Dump angle38°
Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Lift capacity3100 lbs lift (full at pin) (1406 kg)
Breakout force4700 lbs breakout (2131 kg)
Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm)
Bucket capacities0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Clearance (level)121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped)102 inches (259 cm)
Transmission
DetailsHi-Lo two-speed power shift with 12 forward and 6 reverse gears. Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Two-speed hydraulic high-low shift. Sliding gear type with 6 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Options12-speed two-speed power shift, 6-speed sliding gear
Tractor hitch
Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear TypeII
Rear lift capacity7452 lbs (3380 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@2200, 1000@2200
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)