Tractor · 1972Unverified
John Deere 6030
John Deere 6030 — Generation II Series · 176 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
176 hp
Max power
110.9 kW
Weight
8246 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built4,028Reference
Total built3,983 turboReference
Total built45 naturalReference
Original price was $29,000 in 1977Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockhydraulic-actuatedReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning available.Reference
Engine
John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)110.9 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression15.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity24.6 LReference
Coolant capacity37.9 LReference
Image courtesy of Luke UlrichReference
dieselReference
The naturally-aspirated 531 was an optional engine on the John Deere 6030 offered during the 1973 model year. The naturally-aspirated engine was dropped due to poor sales.Reference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed131.2 kWReference
Max power110.9 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)130.5 kWReference
PTO (claimed)105.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)131.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system60.6 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity60.6 LReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow83.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIReference
Rear lift2680 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2051Reference
Capacities
Fuel276.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase264 cmReference
Weight8246 kgReference
Front tire9.50-20Reference
Rear tire20.8-38Reference
Ag front9.50-20Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Length437 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)209 cmReference
Height (exhaust)249 cmReference
Operating weight8246 kgReference
6030 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the 6030, above the PTO shaft.Reference
6030 Serial Numbers
197233000Reference
197333550Reference
197434586Reference
197535400Reference
197636014Reference
197736577Reference
Final37041Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Charging amps78Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Turbo diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 23 - June 2, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1100 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use42.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use41.6 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull6941 kgReference
Gear 2 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.