John Deere 330

The John Deere 330 is a utility tractor produced from 1958 to 1960. It was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 1,091 units. The tractor came in two variants: the 330S (Standard) and the 330U (Utility). It features a John Deere 1.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a Marvel-Schebler TSX-245 carburetor, producing an estimated belt power of 21.5 hp (16.0 kW). The transmission is a 4-speed unsynchronized gear with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and differential mechanical disc brakes with an open operator station. It has a Touch-O-Matic hydraulic system with 1 or 2 valves and a rear Type I hitch with load-and-depth control. The rear PTO is transmission-driven with a 550 rpm type. Dimensions vary between the 330S and 330U models, with wheelbases of 70 and 77.75 inches respectively, and shipping weights from 2,650 to 2,750 lbs. The electrical system is 6 volts with a positive ground and generator charging. The John Deere 330 is part of a series including the 320 and 430 models.