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Tractor · 1972Unverified

John Deere 6030

Name: John Deere 6030
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 6030 — Generation II Series · 176 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 6030 is a tractor with a rated output of 176 hp, categorising it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1977. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through two-wheel drive with an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the 6030 is 8246 kg, and it is suitable for tasks covering approximately 600–1,500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

104 rows

Recorded power

176 hp

Recorded weight

8246 kg

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1972-1977

Verified variants

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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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,100 | 2,200Reference

Bore and stroke4.75x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio15.4:1 | 16.5:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled inline | 40 qtsReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

forward and reverse options8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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

Battery options2 | 2Reference

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

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Remote Valves2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height209.3 cmReference

Overall Length437.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range20.8-38 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range9.50-20Reference

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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