FarmFleets
Log in☕ Buy me a coffee Search
Embed
Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.
Tractor · 1971Unverified

John Deere 2030

John Deere 2030 — Generation II Series · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2030 is a tractor with a rated power output of 60 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. This model was manufactured from 1971 to 1975. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with two-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 4800 to 5230 pounds, making it suitable for working on areas of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power
60 hp
Max power
36.6 kW
Weight
4800 to 5230 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
124 rows
Recorded power
60 hp
Recorded weight
2177 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1971-1975
Verified variants
0

1 linked source document displayed

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price was $9,000 in 1975Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS with canopy.Reference

Engine

John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine50.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)38.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)37.6 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference
Power50.7 kWReference
Compression16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity11.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
gasolineReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression8:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed45.0 kWReference
Max power36.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed45.2 kWReference
Max power37.6 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionCollar ShiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
Standard transmission. Two selector levers. Right lever has four gear selections. Left lever has high and low ranges, plus reverse and park.Reference
TransmissionCollar Shift - Hi/LoReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Optional Hi-Lo. Standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move Hi/Lo selector on the steering column.Reference
Transmissioncollar shift - reverserReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)45.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)45.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow22.7 lpmReference
Pump flow32.2 lpmReference
Pump flow70.0 lpmReference
Total flow54.9 lpmReference
Total flow92.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Mid PTOoptionalReference
Mid PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed41.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed41.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel73.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase217 cmReference
Wheelbase201 cmReference
Weight4800 to 5230 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28/38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28/38Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag rear16.9-24/28/30Reference
Ag rear18.4-26Reference
Length354 cmReference
Width176 cmReference
Height (hood)141 cmReference
Height (exhaust)206 cmReference
Shipping weight2177 kgReference
Operating weight2372 kgReference
Front tread124 to 190 cmReference
Front tread124 to 187 cmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
Front tread134 to 185 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 198 cmReference

John Deere 2030 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2030 Serial Number Location

Right side of grill or transmission case.Reference

2030 Serial Numbers

1972134700Reference
1973157109Reference
1974187301T (USA)Reference
1974140000L (Germany)Reference
1975213360T (USA)Reference
1975145500L (Germany)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Batteries1Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA370Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

NTTL 1084: gasoline 16-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1085: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 16-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 3, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1084 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use21.6 l/hourReference
Gear 5-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull2875 kgReference
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 4, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 fileReference
Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull2935 kgReference

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

Partner tool · Free
Working out if you can afford this tractor?
YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.
Calculate your take-home pay

Compare the John Deere 2030 head-to-head

Similar tractors

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)