- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2007–2012
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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John Deere 6630 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HL-280/V2-CR six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6068HL480 (DD21334). The manufacturer claimed 128.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2469 measured 123.8 hp at the PTO of the 6630 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 108.9 hp — 15.2% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
128.3 hp
95.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 11,574 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
John Deere 6630 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6630 was built from 2007 to 2012.
Only one version of the John Deere 6630 has a laboratory test on record: the 6630 (4 WD) produced 92.3 kW (123.8 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2469.Source 1
The John Deere 6630 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 95.7 kW (128.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6630 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 6630 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HL-280/V2-CR engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6630 weighs 5,250 kg (11,574 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6630 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”
How much horsepower does a 6630 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2469 measured 123.8 hp at the PTO of the 6630 (4 WD). For the 6630 as a whole the figure is the 128.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”; OECD test report 2469, 2009
What engine is in a 6630?
A 6630 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HL-280/V2-CR, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. 6630 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068HL480 (DD21334).
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HL-280/V2-CR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 389 lb·ft · 527 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”
How much will a 6630 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 6630 are below.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 2,143 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 part (Form-2) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”
What transmission does a 6630 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6630 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet Perma-Clutch II as multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic SAUER-DANFOSS steering, type: OSPF 125 LS |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”
How much does a 6630 weigh?
A 6630 weighs 11,574 lb (5,250 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,574 lb · 5,250 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,944 lb · 9,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 186.1 in · 4,728 mm |
| Width | 91.2 in · 2,316 mm |
| Height | 111.5 in · 2,833 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.4 in · 570 mm |
| Front track | 63.7–83.1 in · 1,618–2,110 mm |
| Rear track | 62.5–79.8 in · 1,588–2,028 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”
What oil does a 6630 take, and how much?
A 6630 engine takes 20.6 qt (19.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 56.0 qt · 53.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a 6630 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2469 (tested as the 6630 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 92.3 kW (123.8 hp) at 861 rpm | 27.16 L/h 7.17 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 81.2 kW (108.9 hp) at 1,042 rpm | 25.98 L/h 6.86 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 87.0 kW (116.7 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 26.68 L/h 7.05 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2469
Which tractors compare with a 6630?
Within 10% of its 128.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault Ares 636 RZ128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the 6630 →
- Case-IH CVX-130128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6630 →
- Steyr CVT 130128.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6630 →
- Massey Ferguson 6190 (A)128.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 6630 →
- Lamborghini R.1306 DT128.2 hp engine, claimed · from 2004Side by side with the 6630 →
- VALMET 8200128.2 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 6630 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6630
Is a 6630 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6630 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6630 have?
A 6630 has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 part (Form-2) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2469; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6630”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 469: John Deere 6630 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2469 · published 2009-04-07 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6630 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51769 · revision 900091. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document