John Deere

John Deere 8630

The John Deere 8630 is a Generation II Series four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced from 1975 to 1978. Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, it features a John Deere 10.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 275 hp (205.1 kW). It has a 16-speed partial power shift John Deere Quad-Range transmission and hydraulic power steering. The tractor includes a Sound-Gard cab with optional air-conditioning and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 156 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 26 gallons. The 8630 has a wheelbase of 125 inches, weighs approximately 24,150 to 24,500 pounds, and rides on 18.4-34 tires front and rear. The rear PTO is independent with a 1000 RPM type. Original price was $53,000 in 1978.
Power275 hp
Founded1975 - 1978
Model8630

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 8630

Power
Engine power275 hp (205.1 kW)
PTO (tested)225.59 hp (168.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)225 hp (167.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)198.12 hp (147.7 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-34
Ag front18.4-34
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
Power275 hp (205.1 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle RPM800-2300
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2100
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke5.12x5.00 inches (130 x 127 mm)
Displacement619 ci (10.1 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Operating RPM1500-2100
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity44 qts (41.6 L)
Compression ratio15.4:1
Weight
Shipping24150 lbs (10954 kg)
Ballasted26480 lbs (12011 kg)
Operating24500 lbs (11113 kg)
Capacity
Fuel156 gal (590.5 L)
Hydraulic system26 gal (98.4 L)
Dimensions
Width95.8 inches (243 cm) Standard axle, 118.4 inches (300 cm) Long axle
Length223.5 inches (567 cm)
Rear axle3.622 by 96 inches (91 by 2438 mm), 3.622 by 118 inches (91 by 2997 mm)
Wheelbase125 inches (317 cm)
Front axle3.622 by 96 inches (91 by 2438 mm), 3.622 by 118 inches (91 by 2997 mm)
Ground clearance19.4 inches (49 cm)
Height (exhaust)134.5 inches (341 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA975
Battery volts6
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center constant pressure
Valves2
Capacity26 gal (98.4 L)
Pump flow33 gpm (124.9 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSound-Gard cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringhydraulic power
Production
TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
SeriesGeneration II Series
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price$53,000 in 1978
Years produced1975 - 1978
Transmission
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM2100
Rear PTO Type1000