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Tractor · 1958Unverified

John Deere 830

Name: John Deere 830
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 830 — Two-Cylinder 30 Series · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 830 is a tractor model with a rated power of 70 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. Manufactured from 1958 to 1961, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the John Deere 830 is in the range of 7850 to 8635 pounds. Its capabilities extend to operations of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

112 rows

Recorded power

70 hp

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized

Production years

1958-1961

Verified variants

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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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,400 | 1,300-2,400 RPMReference

Bore and stroke4.02x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio16.2:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronizedReference

TypeunsynchronizedReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity12.3 LReference

Optional creeper first gear has 1.75 MPH speed.Reference

forward and reverse options8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference

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

Capacity164.4 ciReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Batteries1 (pony)Reference

Batteries4 (electric-start)Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery size55 AHReference

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

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Country of manufacturerUtility tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power35 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540 (1.375)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakeswet discReference

Steering typemanualReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,104 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height226.1 cmReference

Overall Length334 cmReference

Overall Width167.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range13.6/12-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range6.00-16Reference

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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