John Deere 2030

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2030 is a utility tractor produced from 1971 to 1975 with a liquid-cooled, four-cylinder engine available in diesel (compression ratio 16.5:1) and gasoline (compression ratio 7.5:1) versions. It has a displacement of 219.4 cubic inches and a rated power output of 68 horsepower at 2500 RPM. The tractor features power-assisted steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a variety of tire configurations. Independent test results show an operating weight of 5230 pounds, a hitch lift capacity of 3490 pounds, a PTO power output of 56.06 HP, and a fuel efficiency of 13.10 Hp.hr/gal at standard PTO speed. Additional details include a torque rise of 21.9%, maximum torque of 197 lb.-ft. at 1500 RPM, and hydraulic power of 24.5 HP at 2250 psi.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 68

Transmission: Collar shift, Collar Shift – Hi/Lo, Partial power shift with dry disc clutch, Collar shift – Reverser

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5230

Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline

John Deere 2030 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 63% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 44% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: John Deere
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 219.4
Bore (in): 4.02
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 68

Transmission

Type: Collar shift, Collar Shift – Hi/Lo, Partial power shift with dry disc clutch, Collar shift – Reverser
Forward Gears: 8 (Collar Shift), 16 (Collar Shift – Hi/Lo), 8 (Collar Shift – Reverser)
Reverse Gears: 4 (Collar Shift), 8 (Collar Shift – Hi/Lo), 8 (Collar Shift – Reverser)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 139.4
Width (in): 69.3
Height (in): 81.1
Operating Weight (lb): 5230

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Optional Transmission, Live, Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1,000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1,000 (Middle PTO speed)

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power assist
Coolant Capacity (qts): 12
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural (Ag)
Manufacture - End Year: 1975
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station or two-post ROPS with canopy (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January 1971

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 68.00 HP (50.69 kW) at 2500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.66 Gal/hr (17.64 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.543 lb/hp.hr (0.330 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 56.06 HP (41.81 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5474 lbs (24.35 kN) at a speed of 3.61 mph (5.81 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.540 lb/hp.hr (0.328 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.97 Hp.hr/gal (2.56 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 197 lb.-ft. (267 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise: 21.9%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 3490 lbs (15.52 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 13.6 GPM (51.5 l/min) at rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 24.5 HP (18.3 kW) at a pressure of 2250 psi (155 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 13.10 Hp.hr/gal (2.52 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 4.62 Gal/hr (17.49 l/h) at 2500 rpm

NTTL. (1971). Test 1084: John Deere 2030. Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/439