Tractor · 1958Unverified
John Deere 830
John Deere 830 — Two-Cylinder 30 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
50.1 kW
Weight
7850 to 8635 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMonterrey, MexicoReference
Total built6715Reference
For starting, the 830 offered a 4-cylinder gasoline pony engine, or a 24-volt electric start.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Steeringhydraulic powerReference
Mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
open operator station. Steel cab available.Reference
Engine
John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank123.0 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)51.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)56.4 kWReference
Plows6Reference
Drawbar (tested)50.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)54.3 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke156 x 203 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM1125Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
StarterGasoline pony engineReference
Starterelectric optionalReference
Starter volts24Reference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference
Oil capacity13.2 LReference
Belt power (max)54.3 kWReference
Max power50.1 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronizedReference
TypeunsynchronizedReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity12.3 LReference
Optional creeper first gear has 1.75 MPH speed.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM536@1125Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase216 cmReference
Weight7850 to 8635 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire15-34Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear15-34Reference
Ag rear14-34Reference
Ag rear18-26Reference
Length362 cmReference
Width201 cmReference
Height205 cmReference
Rear axle82 mmReference
Front tread143 to 160 cmReference
Rear tread163 to 173 cmReference
Shipping3560 kgReference
Operating3916 kgReference
Ballasted5440 kgReference
830 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the 830 frame, ahead of the pulley.Reference
830 Serial Numbers
19588300000Reference
19598300727Reference
19608305302Reference
19618306892Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter30 cmReference
Width22 cmReference
RPM1125Reference
Speed1097.28 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Batteries1 (pony)Reference
Batteries4 (electric-start)Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 14 - 18, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 632 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)15.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3931 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 15-34 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.