John Deere 7R 330

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 7R 330 is a row-crop tractor powered by a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, and liquid-cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 548 cubic inches. The engine has a rated power output of 330 hp at 2100 rpm and a maximum output of 363 hp. It features a full power shift transmission with 23 forward and 11 reverse gears, as well as an infinitely variable transmission. The tractor has a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis and power steering. Key specifications include a length of 218 inches, a wheelbase of 115.2 inches, and agricultural tires. The hydraulic system is closed-center pressure flow compensated. Additional details from independent testing include front and rear tire pressures, brake type, cab sound level, static weight, unladen mass, compression ratio, turbo boost pressure range, and fuel type specifics.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: Rated: 330 @ 2100 rpm, Maximum: 363

Transmission: Full Power Shift and Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Fuel Type: Diesel (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and DEF)

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John Deere 7R 330 Tractor

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Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 90% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled with thermostat and variable speed fan
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and DEF)
Induction Type: Turbocharged with nominal boost pressure 23.2 - 26.8 psi (25.2 psi measured)
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.661
Stroke (in): 5.354
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): Rated: 330 @ 2100 rpm, Maximum: 363

Transmission

Type: Full Power Shift and Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: 23 (Full Power Shift)
Reverse Gears: 11 (Full Power Shift)
Total Gears: Infinite (IVT)

Dimensions

Length (in): 218
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): -

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (Categories III/IIIN presumed from "Rear Type: III/IIIN")
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 17 to October 9, 2020

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed: 271.52 HP (202.47 kW) at 2100 rpm
Maximum Power: 303.69 HP (226.46 kW) at 1751 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 14.33 Gal/hr (54.24 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.368 lb/hp.hr (0.224 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.73 Gal/hr (2.77 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (11th Gear): 264.21 HP (197.02 kW) with a drawbar pull of 16569 lbs (73.70 kN) and a speed of 5.98 mph (9.62 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.400 lb/hp.hr (0.243 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.45 Hp.hr/gal (3.44 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 996 lb.-ft. (1350 Nm) at 1552 rpm
Torque Rise: 46.6%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 18302 lbs (81.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 58.3 GPM (220.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 86.2 HP (64.3 kW) at delivery pressure of 2571 psi (177 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 19.50 Hp.hr/gal (3.84 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 15.23 Gal/hr (57.66 l/h) at 1950 rpm

NTTL.(2021). Nebraska OECD tractor test 2221 for John Deere 7R 330 e23 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu