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Tractor · 1973Unverified

John Deere 1030

Name: John Deere 1030
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1030 — Utility tractor · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1030 is a 48 hp tractor, situated at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. Produced between 1973 and 1979, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with two-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight falls within the range of 4720 to 5954 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Weight

4720 to 5954 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Recorded weight

2700 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1973-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank62.1 LReference

Engine (gross)36.0 kWReference

Engine (net)34.0 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)34.0 kWReference

Power (gross)36.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Idle RPM650-2650Reference

Operating RPM1400-2500Reference

Torque151.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference

16-speedReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity36.0 LReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)29.0 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Pressure155.0 barReference

Pump flow25.0 lpmReference

Pump flow46.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift1825 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Weight4720 to 5954 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-36Reference

Ag front6.50-16Reference

Ag rear12.4-36Reference

Length337 cmReference

Width167 cmReference

Weight2700 kgReference

Shipping weight2140 kgReference

Front tread125 to 192 cmReference

Rear tread135 to 195 cmReference

1030 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 1030 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps28Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH55Reference

John Deere 1030 Height

Hood134 cmReference

ROPS230 cmReference

Exhaust198 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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