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Years in Production / 1973–1979

John Deere

3130

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 3130.

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96hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1973–1979

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

3130 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1973 - 1979

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

The John Deere 3130 saw a redesign in 1975 at tractor serial number 182150. The front, hood, and decals were changed to a more rounded appearance. The 3130 was sold as the 2840 in the United States.

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
28 gal106.0 L
Hydraulic System
15 gal56.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
15 gal56.8 L
Pump Flow
23 gpm87.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
7452 lbs3380 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2200
Engine Rpm
1000@2200

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
28
Charging Amps
55
Charging Volts
14
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
88

3130 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

The 3130 engine could be ordered with an optional turbocharger (TA 3401) as an altitude compensator.

Displacement
329 ci5.4 L
Bore Stroke
4.02x4.33 inches102 x 110 mm
Power Net
87.2 hp65.0 kW
Power Gross
96.5 hp72.0 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Idle Rpm
650-2660
Operating Rpm
1300-2500
Torque
218.3 lb-ft296.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
10.9 qts10.3 L
Coolant Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel

3130 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Two-speed hydraulic high-low shift.

Transmission
Hi-Lo
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 6 reverse
Speeds Description
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
6 forward and 3 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed two-speed power shift

6-speed sliding gear

3130 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
157.5 in400 cm
Width
81.8 in207 cm
Height
103.5 in262 cm
Wheelbase
96.9 in246 cm
Front tread
56.9 in144 cm
Rear tread
63 in160 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
96.9 inches246 cm
Weight
8200 lbs3719 kg
Front Tire
7.50-18
2wd Rear Tire
18.4-34

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the front-right of the 3130 tractor frame, above front axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34
2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-38

3130 / 05

Tractor Photos

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Videos

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