830 by John Deere

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961 Two-Cylinder 30 SeriesStandard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factories:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
 Monterrey, Mexico
Total built:6,715
For starting, the 830 offered a 4-cylinder gasoline pony engine, or a 24-volt electric start.

John Deere 830 Power

John Deere 830 Power Drawbar (claimed):69.66 hp
51.9 kW
Belt (claimed):75.6 hp
56.4 kW
Plows:6
Drawbar (tested):67.15 hp
50.1 kW
Belt (tested):72.82 hp
54.3 kW
power test details ...

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 632

Nebraska Tractor Test 632

Nebraska Tractor Test 632

Nebraska Tractor Test 632
Diesel 6-speed 2WD
October 14 - 18, 1957
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 632 file
Belt power (max):72.82 hp
54.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:67.15 hp
50.1 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:8,667 lbs
3931 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

John Deere 830 Engine

John Deere 830 Engine John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl diesel Fuel tank:32.5 gal
123.0 L
Engine details ...

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:470.7 ci
7.7 L
Bore/Stroke:6.125x8.00 inches
156 x 203 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Compression:16:1
Rated RPM:1125
Firing order:1-2
Starter:Gasoline pony engine
 electric optional
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:24 qts
22.7 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:hydraulic power
Brakes:mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:open operator station
 cab optional
Transmission:6-speed unsynchronized
Transmission details ...

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:unsynchronized
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Optional creeper first gear has 1.75 MPH speed.

Speeds

Speeds
With 15-34 rear tires.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:549

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:85.25 inches
216 cm
Weight:7850 to 8635 pounds
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tire:15-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Standard-tread tractor

John Deere 830 Tires

John Deere 830 Tires
Ag front:7.50-18
Ag rear:15-34
Ag rear:14-34
 18-26

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:85.25 inches
216 cm
Length:142.75 inches
362 cm
Width:79.5 inches
201 cm
Height:81 inches
205 cm
Front tread:56.5 to 63 inches
143 to 160 cm
Rear tread:64.5 to 68.5 inches
163 to 173 cm

John Deere 830 Weight

John Deere 830 Weight
Shipping:7,850 lbs
3560 kg
Operating:8,635 lbs
3916 kg
Ballasted:11,995 lbs
5440 kg

830 Serial Numbers

830 Serial Numbers Location:Right side ahead of pulley
photo of 830 serial number
1958:8300000
1959:8300727
1960:8305302
1961:8306892

how to read serial numbers...

Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley Diameter:12.2 inches
30 cm
Width:9 inches
22 cm
RPM:1125
Speed:3,600 ft/min
1097.28 meters/min

Electrical

Electrical Ground:positive
Batteries:1 (pony)
 4 (electric-start)
Battery volts:6

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