John Deere 830: all source data

All 71 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USA
FactoriesMonterrey, Mexico
Total built6715
(no label)For starting, the 830 offered a 4-cylinder gasoline pony engine, or a 24-volt electric start.
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank32.5 gal | 123.0 L
Aux. fuel1 gal | 3.8 L
Transmission
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized
Power
Drawbar (claimed)69.66 hp | 51.9 kW
Belt (claimed)75.6 hp | 56.4 kW
Plows6
Drawbar (tested)67.15 hp | 50.1 kW
Belt (tested)72.82 hp | 54.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Final drivesbull gear
Steeringhydraulic power
(no label)Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)open operator station. Steel cab available.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 or 2
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM536@1125
Dimensions
Wheelbase85.25 inches | 216 cm
Weight7850 to 8635 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire15-34
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the right side of the 830 frame, ahead of the pulley.
Belt pulley
Diameter12.2 inches | 30 cm
Width9 inches | 22 cm
RPM1125
Speed3600 ft/min | 1097.28 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries1 (pony)
Batteries4 (electric-start)
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement470.7 ci | 7.7 L
Bore/Stroke6.125x8.00 inches | 156 x 203 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression16:1
Rated RPM1125
Firing order1-2
StarterGasoline pony engine
Starterelectric optional
Starter volts24
Coolant capacity (Coolant)24 qts | 22.7 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity14 qts | 13.2 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typeunsynchronized
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity13 qts | 12.3 L
(no label)Optional creeper first gear has 1.75 MPH speed.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-18
Ag rear15-34
Ag rear14-34
Ag rear18-26
Dimensions
Wheelbase85.25 inches | 216 cm
Length142.75 inches | 362 cm
Width79.5 inches | 201 cm
Height81 inches | 205 cm
Rear axle3.25 inch diameter | 82 mm
Front tread56.5 to 63 inches | 143 to 160 cm
Rear tread64.5 to 68.5 inches | 163 to 173 cm
Weight
Shipping7850 lbs | 3560 kg
Operating8635 lbs | 3916 kg
Ballasted11995 lbs | 5440 kg