John Deere

John Deere 6830

The John Deere 6830 is a farm tractor produced from 2006 to 2011. It features a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with Tier III emissions, delivering up to 147 hp gross power. The tractor offers 20 or 32-speed partial power shift transmissions with the PowrQuad Plus system. It has a wheelbase of 104.3 inches and weighs approximately 12,420 lbs. Standard tires are 16.9R28 front and 20.8R38 rear. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, rear electro-hydraulic differential lock, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning. Fuel capacity is 66 gallons with an optional 85.9 gallons. The hydraulic system has a capacity of 13.2 gallons with pressure and flow compensated options. The rear hitch supports up to 18,880 lbs lift capacity optionally. PTO options include 540/540E/1000 rpm rear and 1000 rpm front PTOs. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system.

Power140 hp

Founded2006 - 2011

Model6830

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6830

Power

Engine (max)	147 hp (109.6 kW)
Engine (net)	135 hp (100.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Engine (gross)	140 hp (104.4 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	John Deere 6068HL281
Torque	461 lb-ft (625.1 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Idle RPM	850-2250
Cylinders	6-cylinder 12-valve
Emissions	Tier III
Rated RPM	2100
Torque RPM	1500
Air cleaner	dry element
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Fuel system	high-pressure common rail injection
Displacement	413.7 ci (6.8 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	20.6 qts (19.5 L)
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Cooling system	viscous fan
Coolant capacity	29.6 qts (28.0 L)
Rated Power (net)	135 hp (100.7 kW)
Maximum Power (net)	141 hp (105.1 kW)
Oil change interval	500 h
Rated Power (gross)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
Maximum Power (gross)	147 hp (109.6 kW)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Coolant change interval	3000 h
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Capacity

Fuel	66 gal (249.8 L)
Optional Fuel	85.9 gal (325.1 L)
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal (50.0 L)

Dimensions

Width	93.8 inches (238 cm)
Height	115.1 inches (292 cm)
Length	187.3 inches (475 cm)
Wheelbase	104.3 inches (264 cm)
Rear tread	63.9 to 79.6 inches (162 to 202 cm)
Front tread	63.9 to 83.3 inches (162 to 211 cm)
Max capacity	22,050 lbs (10001 kg)
Max rear axle	16,535 lbs (7500 kg)
Shipping weight	12,420 lbs (5633 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	90
Charging system	alternator
Optional Charging amps	154

Hydraulics

Type	constant flow, pressure and flow compensated optional (PFC)
Capacity	13.2 gal (50.0 L)
Pressure	2,901 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	21.4 gpm (81.0 lpm)
PFC Pump flow	29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	standard with air-conditioning
Four-wheel drive	Yes
Differential lock	rear electro-hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes	Yes

Production

Manufacturer	John Deere
Years produced	2006 - 2011

Transmission

Type	partial power shift
Gears	20 forward and reverse
Clutch	dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch
Description	Four gears (1-4) in five ranges (A-E) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are about 4% faster than corresponding forward speeds.
Oil capacity	52.8 qts (50.0 L)
Transmission	John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Optional type	partial power shift
Optional gears	32 forward and reverse
Optional clutch	dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch
Optional description	Optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad transmission in ranges A-C.
Optional oil capacity	52.8 qts (50.0 L)
Optional transmission	John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper

Tractor hitch

Control	load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensing
Rear Type	II/IIIN
Rear lift	16,730 lbs (7588 kg), 18,880 lbs (optional) (8563 kg)

Serial Numbers

Location	Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO	independent
Engine RPM	540@1995, 540E@1743, 1000@1995
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000
Front PTO Type	1000
Front PTO Engine RPM	1000@1995