Tractor · 1974Unverified
John Deere 2630
John Deere 2630 — Generation II Series · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
70 hp
Max power
43.2 kW
Weight
2630 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference
Original price was $11,000 in 1975Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmechanical with power assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)43.2 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed52.5 kWReference
Max power43.2 kWReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
TransmissionHi-LoReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) plus reverse. High-low (rabbit/turtle) power shift.Reference
TransmissionDirection ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) with dashboard shuttle lever.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)52.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow22.7 lpmReference
Pump flow32.2 lpmReference
Pump flow70.0 lpmReference
Total flow54.9 lpmReference
Total flow92.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)Reference
Front PTOoptionalReference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed51.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel73.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase217 cmReference
Weight2630 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Operating weight2630 kgReference
Ballasted weight3823 kgReference
2630 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 2630 frame, above the front axle.Reference
2630 Serial Numbers
1974188604Reference
1975213360Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 16 - 25, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1157 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull2934 kgReference
Gear 5-Hi used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.