John Deere 8630

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8630 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1975 to 1978. It has a 4x4 articulated chassis and four-wheel drive, making it great for tough jobs. The tractor is big and strong, measuring 223.5 inches long, 95.8 inches wide, and 134.5 inches tall. It weighs a hefty 24,500 pounds, which is very heavy compared to other tractors.

Under the hood, the 8630 has a John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. The engine is turbocharged and very powerful, producing 275 horsepower. It has a very large engine size for a tractor, with 619 cubic inches of displacement. The tractor has a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. It also has a three-point hitch in the back and a 1000 rpm PTO for running equipment.

The John Deere 8630 comes with some nice features for the operator. It has a Sound-Gard cab to keep things quiet and comfortable. The tractor uses hydraulic power steering and has wet disc brakes. It has big 34-inch tires on both the front and back, perfect for farm work. With its 156-gallon fuel tank, the 8630 can work for a long time without stopping to refuel.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 275 hp (205.1 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 24500 lb (11113 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8630 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8630 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
619 ci (10.1 L)
Bore
5.12 in (130.0 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
275 hp (205.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydraulic power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc