John Deere

John Deere 4030

The John Deere 4030 is a Generation II Series row-crop tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features options for a 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel or 5.0L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers 80 hp claimed PTO power and various transmission options including an 8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, and a 13-speed creeper. It has a two-wheel drive with planetary final drives and optional hydro-mechanical rear differential lock. The operator station is open with optional Roll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard cab with heat and air conditioning. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 35 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 13 gallons with a closed center system. Dimensions include a 101 inch wheelbase, length of 154.4 inches, and height up to 107.7 inches with cab. It weighs between 7340 and 9180 pounds depending on configuration. The 4030 supports a rear Type II hitch and independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Attachments include the 148 Loader with various bucket sizes and capacities. Electrical system features a negative ground alternator charging system with different battery configurations for diesel and gasoline models.
Power88 hp[P]
Founded1973 - 1977
Model4030

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4030

Power
PTO (tested)80.33 hp (59.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)67.03 hp (50.0 kW)
Tires
Ag rear15.5-38, 23.1-26, 18.4-30, 18.4-34, 16.9-34, 13.6-38
Ag front6.00-16, 7.5L-15, 7.50-16, 11L-15, 9.5L-15, 7.50-18, 11.00-12
Engine
OptionsJohn Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel, John Deere 5.0L 6-cyl gasoline
Weight
Shipping7340 lbs (3329 kg)
Ballasted10150 lbs (4604 kg)
Operating9180 lbs (4164 kg)
Capacity
Fuel35 gal (132.5 L)
Hydraulic system13 gal (49.2 L)
Dimensions
Length154.4 inches (392 cm)
Wheelbase101 inches (256 cm)
Front tread48 to 68 inches (121 to 172 cm)
Height (cab)107.7 inches (273 cm)
Rear tread 160 to 92 inches (152 to 233 cm)
Rear tread 260 to 104 inches (152 to 264 cm)
Rear tread 368 to 120 inches (172 to 304 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)14.1 inches (35 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)27.24 inches (69 cm)
Clearance (front axle)21.95 inches (55 cm)
Height (steering wheel)84.5 inches (214 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 12.875 by 86 inches (73 by 2184 mm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 23.125 by 96 inches (79 by 2438 mm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 33.125 by 112 inches (79 by 2844 mm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging amps55
Charging systemalternator
Diesel Batteries2
Gasoline Batteries1
Diesel Battery Group5D
Diesel Battery volts6
Gasoline Battery Group30H
Gasoline Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves1 to 3
Capacity13 gal (49.2 L)
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab with heat and air-conditioning available.
Differential lockhydro-mechanical rear Optional
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesGeneration II Series
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Years made1973 - 1977
Total built15,690 (total)
Gasoline built222 (gasoline)
Original price$17,721 in 1977
Attachments
Weight1350 lbs (612 kg)
Dump angle38°
Dump reach32 inches (81 cm)
Loader model148 Loader
Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Height at pin126 inches (320 cm)
Lift capacity3100 lbs (1406 kg) full at pin
Breakout force4700 lbs (2131 kg)
Rollback angle11°
Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Clearance level121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance dumped102 inches (259 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)
Transmission
Options8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 13-speed creeper
Syncro-Range Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears13 forward and 4 reverse
DescriptionOptional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.
John Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.
Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
John Deere Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
DescriptionFour shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.
Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@2100, 1000@2100
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)