Compare/John Deere 1830 vs John Deere 2030

John Deere 1830 vs John Deere 2030

Verdict: John Deere 1830 vs John Deere 2030

The John Deere 1830 and the John Deere 2030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. John Deere 1830 is the lighter machine (2,540 kg vs 4,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1830 is the newer design (1973 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

Optional reverser. Similar to standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move forward/reverse selector on the steering column. Reverse range on left lever is removed.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

—

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

—

Factories

—

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Steering

—

power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

74.9 LReference

—

Engine

50.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Idle RPM

650-2660Reference

—

Torque

221.0 NmReference

—

Torque RPM

1500Reference

—

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Drawbar (claimed)

—

38.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

—

37.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

—

45.2 kWReference

Max power

—

37.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

collar shift - reverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

45.0 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

—

Rear lift

1428 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

—

PTO (tested)

—

45.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

37.9 LReference

Capacity

—

37.9 LReference

Pump flow

—

70.0 lpmReference

Total flow

—

92.7 lpmReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

—

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

41.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

—

4WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

—

Weight

2540 kgReference

4800 to 5230 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

13.6-28/38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

18.4-26Reference

Length

359 cmReference

354 cmReference

Width

194 cmReference

176 cmReference

Wheelbase

—

201 cmReference

Height (hood)

—

141 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

—

206 cmReference

Shipping weight

—

2177 kgReference

Operating weight

—

2372 kgReference

Front tread

—

134 to 185 cmReference

Rear tread

—

137 to 198 cmReference

John Deere 1830 attachments

1830 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

28Reference

—

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

370Reference

John Deere 1830 Height

Hood

152 cmReference

—

ROPS

261 cmReference

—

Exhaust

222 cmReference

—

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

—

73.8 LReference

John Deere 2030 attachments

2030 Serial Number Location

2030 Serial Numbers

1972

—

134700Reference

1973

—

157109Reference

1974

—

140000L (Germany)Reference

1975

—

145500L (Germany)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

—

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

2935 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.