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Tractor · 1973Unverified

John Deere 3130

Name: John Deere 3130
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 3130 — Utility tractor · 97 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 3130 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 97 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. Manufactured from 1973 to 1979, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 3719 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering 200-800 acres.

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

Rated power

97 hp

Weight

3719 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

97 hp

Recorded weight

3719 kg

Transmissions

12-speed two-speed power shift

Production years

1973-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

The John Deere 3130 saw a redesign in 1975 at tractor serial number 182150. The front, hood, and decals were changed to a more rounded appearance. The 3130 was sold as the 2840 in the United States.Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Variants

3130LS12-speedReference

Engine

John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)72.0 kWReference

Engine (net)65.0 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

The 3130 engine could be ordered with an optional turbocharger (TA 3401) as an altitude compensator.Reference

Displacement5.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)65.0 kWReference

Power (gross)72.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Idle RPM650-2660Reference

Operating RPM1300-2500Reference

Torque296.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1300Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity10.3 LReference

Coolant capacity18.9 LReference

Transmission

12-speed two-speed power shiftReference

6-speed sliding gearReference

TransmissionHi-LoReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 6 reverseReference

Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Two-speed hydraulic high-low shift.Reference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears6 forward and 3 reverseReference

Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)56.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system56.8 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity56.8 LReference

Pump flow87.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift3380 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2200Reference

Engine RPM1000@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel106.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase246 cmReference

Weight3719 kgReference

Front tire7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

Length400 cmReference

Width207 cmReference

Height262 cmReference

Flange rear axleReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference

Front tread144 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread160 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread160 to 251 cmReference

John Deere 3130 attachments

front-end loaderReference

3130 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the front-right of the 3130 tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps28Reference

Charging amps55Reference

Charging volts14Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH88Reference

Speeds

With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.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.

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