John Deere 6030 Specs ( 1972-1977 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $29,000 in 1977 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 4,028 |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Luke Ulrich |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | hydraulic-actuated |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 73 gal (276.3 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 5910 lbs (2680 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2051 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (exhaust) | 98.3 inches (249 cm) |
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| 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. |
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6030 Serial Numbers
| 1972 | 33000 |
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| 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. |
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| 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) |
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