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John Deere 6830 Premium
John Deere 6830 Premium — Model year 2006-20082009-2011 · 140 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 6830 Premium is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 140 horsepower, placing it at the higher end of its class. It was produced from 2006 to 2011. Key specifications include a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. The tractor has an operating weight of 5579 kg and is suited to operations of up to 800 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
140 hp
Max power
156 hp
Weight
5579 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
130 rows
Recorded power
140 hp
Recorded weight
5579 kg
Transmissions
20-speed partial power shift
Production years
2006-2011
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)104.4 kWReference
Engine (net)100.7 kWReference
Engine (max)111.9 kWReference
John Deere 6068HL480Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Emission controlexhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (net)100.7 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)104.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)108.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)111.9 kWReference
Fuel systemhigh-pressure common rail injectionReference
Cooling systemviscous fanReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM845-2255Reference
Operating RPM1300-2100Reference
Torque619.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity19.5 LReference
Oil change500 hReference
Coolant capacity28.0 LReference
Coolant change1500 hReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,300 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier III | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Engine torque at rated speed207.3 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Interval for engine oil change500 hrReference
Interval for engine coolant change1,500 hrReference
Transmission
20-speed partial power shiftReference
32-speed partial power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears20 forward and reverseReference
ClutchPermaClutch II wet discReference
Oil capacity56.0 LReference
Four power shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-E) with left-hand power shuttle. Optional de-clutch button allows range shifting without using the foot clutch.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
AutoQuad Plus adds automatic load-matched gear shifting to the PowrQuad transmission.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere CreeperReference
Gears32 forward and reverseReference
The optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad or AutoQuad transmission.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere AutoPowrReference
Typeinfinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity66.0 LReference
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference
Transmission TypePower QuadReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)90.2 kWReference
Boost PTO (claimed)106.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system56.0 LReference
IVT Hydraulic system65.9 LReference
Typeload-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Capacity56.0 LReference
IVT Capacity65.9 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 (Max)Reference
Pump flow60.2 lpmReference
Optional Pump flow110.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIINReference
Control15.9Reference
Optional Control29.1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)8563 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@1995Reference
Engine RPM540E@1743Reference
Engine RPM1000@1995Reference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel249.8 LReference
Optional Fuel325.1 LReference
Max capacity10500 kgReference
Fuel tank249.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume20.6 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase264 cmReference
Weight5579 kgReference
Front tire16.9R28Reference
Rear tire20.8R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference
Length475 cmReference
Width238 cmReference
Height290 cmReference
Front tread162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread162 to 202 cmReference
Shipping5579 kgReference
Max rear axle7795 kgReference
6830 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves24 valveReference
Hydraulics Typeload-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure2,901 psiReference
Remote Valves4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIIN | Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeload and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
Power
Max Power156 hpReference
Rated Power145 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power121 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height290.6 cmReference
Overall Length475.7 cmReference
Overall Width238.3 cmReference
Overall weight5,579.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type20.8R38Reference
Front Wheel Type16.9R28Reference
Operator station
Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensiontrueReference
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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