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Years in Production / 1973–1979

John Deere

1630

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1630.

John Deere 1630 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

59hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1973–1979

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1630 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1973 - 1979

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Manufacturer
John Deere
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Factories
Getafe, Spain

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station. ROPS and cab available.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel
16.5 gal62.5 L
Hydraulic System
9.5 gal36.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
9.5 gal36.0 L
Pressure
2050 psi141.3 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
4100 lbs1859 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Pto
independent OptOptional
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2100

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
28
Charging Volts
14
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12

1630 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3179DL-01

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power Net
56 hp41.8 kW
Power Gross
59 hp44.0 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Idle Rpm
800-2650
Operating Rpm
1400-2500
Torque
138.7 lb-ft188.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity
12.1 qts11.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

1630 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four synchronized gear in two ranges, plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.

Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed two-speed power shift

1630 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
141.7 in359 cm
Width
76.6 in194 cm
Height
87.4 in221 cm
Height (ROPS)
97 in246 cm
Wheelbase
80.1 in203 cm
Front tread
49.5 in125 cm
Rear tread
57 in144 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
80.1 inches203 cm
Weight
4780 lbs2168 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
2wd Rear Tire
13.6-36

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 1630 tractor frame, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-36
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 13.6-36
Front Ag
6.50-16
Rear Ag
16.9/14-28
Rear Ag
16.9/14-30
Rear Ag
12.4/11-36

1630 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

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John Deere 1630

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