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John Deere 6030 Specs ( 1972-1977 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $29,000 in 1977
Manufacturer John Deere
Total built 4,028

Engine

Description Image courtesy of Luke Ulrich
Engine type John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual paper elements with aspirator
Bore/Stroke 4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm) / 4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm)
Compression 15.4:1 / 16.5:1
Coolant capacity 40 qts (37.9 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / John Deere / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / 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.
Displacement 531 ci (8.7 L) / 531 ci (8.7 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity 26 qts (24.6 L) / 20 qts (18.9 L)
Rated RPM 2100 / 2200
Starter volts 12 / 12
Drawbar (tested) 148.70 hp (110.9 kW)
PTO (claimed) 175 hp (turbo) (130.5 kW)
PTO (tested) 175.99 hp (131.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission type 8-speed partially synchronized
Type partially synchronized

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning available.
Description Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock hydraulic-actuated
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 73 gal (276.3 L)
Hydraulic system 16 gal (60.6 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 16 gal (60.6 L)
Pump flow 22 gpm (83.3 lpm)
Type closed center
Valves 2

Hitch

Rear lift 5910 lbs (2680 kg)
Rear Type III/II

PTO

Engine RPM 1000@2051
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery volts 6
Charging amps 55
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Height (exhaust) 98.3 inches (249 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 82.4 inches (209 cm)
Length 172.3 inches (437 cm)
Operating weight 18,180 lbs (8246 kg)
Wheelbase 104 inches (264 cm)
Front tire 9.50-20
Rear tire 20.8-38
Weight 18,180 lbs (8246 kg)
Wheelbase 104 inches (264 cm)
Ag front 9.50-20
Ag rear 20.8-38

6030 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the rear of the 6030, above the PTO shaft.

6030 Serial Numbers

1972 33000
1973 33550
1974 34586
1975 35400
1976 36014
1977 36577
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 37041

Nebraska Tractor Test 1100

Description Turbo diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 23 - June 2, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1100 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test.
Fuel use 11.1 gal/hour (42.0 l/hour) / 11.0 gal/hour (41.6 l/hour)
Max power 148.70 hp (110.9 kW)
Max pull 15,303 lbs (6941 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 175.99 hp (131.2 kW)

References

Description The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Operator's Manual 6030 Tractor (OM-R55943)