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John Deere 6030



John Deere 6030 tractor photo
1972 - 1977
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
6030
194.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built4,028
 3,983 turbo
 45 natural
Original price was $29,000 in 1977
John Deere 6030 Engine
John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 6030 Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
John Deere 6030 Power
PTO (claimed)175 hp (turbo)
130.5 kW
 141 hp (natural)
105.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)148.70 hp
110.9 kW
PTO (tested)175.99 hp
131.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lockhydraulic-actuated
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning available.
Photos
John Deere 6030 tractor with ROPS.
John Deere 6030 photos...
Capacity
Fuel73 gal
276.3 L
Hydraulic system16 gal
60.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity16 gal
60.6 L
Valves2
Pump flow22 gpm
83.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Rear lift5910 lbs
2680 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Engine RPM1000@2051
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase104 inches
264 cm
Weight18,180 lbs
8246 kg
Front tire18.4-16.1
Rear tire20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
6030 Serial Number Location
John Deere 6030 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the 6030, above the PTO shaft.
6030 Serial Numbers
197233000
197333550
197434586
197535400
197636014
197736577
Final37041

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
 78 OptOptional
Batteries2
Battery volts6
References
6030 references literature
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Operator's Manual 6030 Tractor (OM-R55943)
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