John Deere

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Horsepower
30hp
Production
1923–1953
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$1,000 (1924)
EngineJohn Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel, John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel
Tractor Typestandard-tread
SeriesLetter Series
Manufacture LocationWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Total Built160,000

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type525

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops18 gal (68.1 L)

Other

Plows3
Aux Fuel2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Operator Stationopen operator station with steel pan seat
Serial Number Locationoperator's platform, ahead of seat mount
Fuel Capacity Optional23.5 gal (88.9 L)

Engine

EngineJohn Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel
Fuel Typeall fuel
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement465 ci (7.6 L)
Bore6.5 in (165 mm)
Bore Stroke6.50x7.00 in (165 x 178 mm)
Stroke7 in (178 mm)
Compression Ratio3.91
Coolant Capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
Firing Order1-2
Rated800 RPM

Option 1

EngineJohn Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typeall fuel
Rated800 RPM
Bore6.5 in (165 mm)
Firing Order1-2
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Stroke7 in (178 mm)
Displacement465 ci (7.6 L)
Compression Ratio3.91
Bore Stroke6.50x7.00 in (165 x 178 mm)
Coolant Capacity52 qts (49.2 L)

Option 2

EngineJohn Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typeall fuel
Rated900 RPM
Bore6.75 in (171 mm)
Firing Order1-2
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Stroke7 in (178 mm)
Displacement501 ci (8.2 L)
Oil Capacity13 qts (12.3 L)
Compression Ratio3.91
Bore Stroke6.75x7.00 in (171 x 178 mm)
Coolant Capacity52 qts (49.2 L)

Used from beginning until 1927, S/N 53388

Dimensions

Length130 in (330 cm)
Width66.5 in (168 cm)
Height61.25 in (155 cm)
Weight5,880 lbs (2,667 kg)
Tires Ag Front28x5 (steel), 28x6 (steel), 7.50x18
Tires Ag Rear46x12 (steel), 12.75x28

After 1934 configuration

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 102
Test Number102
Test DateApril 11 - 17, 1924
Fuel Typekerosene
Drawbar Max Power22.53 hp (16.8 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull3,277 lbs (1,486 kg)
Belt Power Max30.4 hp (22.7 kW)
Belt Fuel Use Max3.9 gal/hr (14.8 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 102 file
Transmission Type2-speed