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John Deere 6030

John Deere 6030 tractor
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The John Deere 6030 is a Generation II Series row-crop tractor produced from 1972 to 1977. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 4,028 units including 3,983 turbocharged and 45 naturally aspirated engines. The tractor features a John Deere 8.7L 6-cylinder diesel engine available in turbocharged and naturally aspirated versions, an 8-speed partially synchronized transmission, and a two-wheel drive mechanical system with hydraulic differential lock and power steering. It has a PTO power of up to 175 hp (claimed turbo) and a tested drawbar power of 148.7 hp. The tractor includes a closed center hydraulic system with 16 gallons capacity, a rear hitch of type III/II with 5910 lbs lift capacity, and weighs 18,180 lbs. The 6030 was offered with an open operator station and optional cab with air conditioning. It is related to the John Deere 5020 model that preceded it.
John Deere 6030tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionshydraulicsrow-crop tractor
Power194 hp[P]
Founded1972 - 1977
Model6030

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6030

Power

PTO (tested):175.99 hp (131.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):175 hp (turbo) (130.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):148.70 hp (110.9 kW)
PTO (claimed) natural:141 hp (natural) (105.1 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:20.8-38
Front tire:9.50-20

Engine

Note:The naturally-aspirated 531 was an optional engine on the John Deere 6030 offered during the 1973 model year. The naturally-aspirated engine was dropped due to poor sales.
Type:John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements with aspirator
Bore/Stroke:4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm)
Displacement:531 ci (8.7 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:26 qts (24.6 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:40 qts (37.9 L)
Compression ratio:15.4:1
Turbocharged engine:turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Naturally aspirated engine:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Naturally aspirated rated RPM:2200
Naturally aspirated bore/stroke:4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm)
Naturally aspirated displacement:531 ci (8.7 L)
Naturally aspirated oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Naturally aspirated compression ratio:16.5:1

Capacity

Fuel:73 gal (276.3 L)
Hydraulic system:16 gal (60.6 L)

Dimensions

Length:172.3 inches (437 cm)
Wheelbase:104 inches (264 cm)
Height (exhaust):98.3 inches (249 cm)
Operating weight:18,180 lbs (8246 kg)
Height (steering wheel):82.4 inches (209 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:55 (78 Optional)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:2
Capacity:16 gal (60.6 L)
Pump flow:22 gpm (83.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning available.
Differential lock:hydraulic-actuated

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:Generation II Series
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:4,028
Original price:$29,000 in 1977
Years produced:1972 - 1977
Turbocharged units:3,983 turbo
Naturally aspirated units:45 natural

References

Books:The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Manuals:Operator's Manual 6030 Tractor (OM-R55943)

Transmission

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Transmission:John Deere Syncro-Range

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III/II
Rear lift capacity:5910 lbs (2680 kg)

Serial Numbers

1972:33000
1973:33550
1974:34586
1975:35400
1976:36014
1977:36577
Final:37041
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the rear of the 6030, above the PTO shaft.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:1000@2051
Rear PTO Type:1000

Related Models

John Deere 5020

Model:5020