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Years in Production / 1973–1979

John Deere

1830

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1830.

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68hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1973–1979

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1830 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1973 - 1979

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

The John Deere model 1830 was the designation for model 2030 tractors built in Mannheim that were exported to Canada. The name change to 1830 was done to avoid confusion with the model 2030 built in Dubuque.

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
3150 lbs1428 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine Rpm
540@2100
Engine Rpm
1000@2100

Electrical

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

1830 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
219 ci3.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.02x4.33 inches102 x 110 mm
Power
68 hp50.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Idle Rpm
650-2660
Torque
163 lb-ft221.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.015 inches0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
19.8 gal74.9 L

1830 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Hi-Lo
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed gear

16-speed two-speed power shift

1830 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
141.7 in359 cm
Width
76.4 in194 cm
Height (ROPS)
102.8 in261 cm
Wheelbase
84.6 in214 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
85.8 inches217 cm
4wd Wheelbase
84.6 inches214 cm
Weight
5600 lbs2540 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
15.5-38

Serial Number Location

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

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
15.5-38
Rear Ag
16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 1830 videos from their original YouTube creators.