- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×2
- 2007–2011
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John Deere 7930 Full specifications
John Deere PowrTech-Plus 6.068 HRW-65/V4-CR six-cylinder diesel or John Deere PE6068HRW65. The manufacturer claimed 217.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2406 measured 202.1 hp at the PTO of the 7930 (4 WD); OECD Test 2408 measured 203.4 hp at the PTO of the 7930 (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
217.1 hp
161.9 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”, claimed
- Weight
- 17,730 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,543 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 32.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–31.1 mph
John Deere 7930 specs: key facts
The John Deere 7930 was built from 2007 to 2011.
Only one version of the John Deere 7930 has a laboratory test on record: the 7930 (4 WD) produced 150.7 kW (202.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2406; the 7930 (4 WD) produced 151.7 kW (203.4 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2408.Source 2,Source 3
The John Deere 7930 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 161.9 kW (217.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 7930 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2,Source 3
The John Deere 7930 has a John Deere PowrTech-Plus 6.068 HRW-65/V4-CR engine, a 6-cylinder 6.78 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 7930 weighs 8,042 kg (17,730 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 7930 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 7930 lifts 7,050 kg (15,543 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 7930 delivers 121.1 L/min (32.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”
How much horsepower does a 7930 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2406 measured 202.1 hp at the PTO of the 7930 (4 WD); OECD Test 2408 measured 203.4 hp at the PTO of the 7930 (4 WD). For the 7930 as a whole the figure is the 217.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”; OECD test report 2406, 2008; OECD test report 2408, 2008
What engine is in a 7930?
A 7930 has a John Deere PowrTech-Plus 6.068 HRW-65/V4-CR, a 6-cylinder 6.78 L diesel engine. 7930 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere PE6068HRW65. 7930 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere PE6068HRW65.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech-Plus 6.068 HRW-65/V4-CR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.0 ci · 6.78 L |
| Max torque | 653 lb·ft · 885 N·m @ 1,601 rpm |
| Injection | Common Rail high pressure injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”
How much will a 7930 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 7930 lifts 15,543 lb (7,050 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 3 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 32.0 gpm · 121.1 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 15,543 lb · 7,050 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,950 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”
What transmission does a 7930 have?
Transmission specifications for the 7930 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet Eaton disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Sauer steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–31.1 mph · 30–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”
How much does a 7930 weigh?
A 7930 weighs 17,730 lb (8,042 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,730 lb · 8,042 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 28,881 lb · 13,100 kg |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in · 2,860 mm |
| Length | 212.4 in · 5,394 mm |
| Width | 86.9 in · 2,208 mm |
| Height | 120.9 in · 3,072 mm |
| Ground clearance | 27.2 in · 690 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–117.5 in · 1,524–2,984 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”
How much fuel does a 7930 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2406 (tested as the 7930 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
1 other test of this model is on record; figures differ between configurations.
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 150.7 kW (202.1 hp) at 973 rpm | 43.55 L/h 11.50 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 136.4 kW (182.9 hp) at 1,075 rpm | 40.65 L/h 10.74 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 148.2 kW (198.7 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 43.07 L/h 11.38 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2406
Which tractors compare with a 7930?
Within 10% of its 200.8 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 8870200.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the 7930 →
- New Holland 8870 A200.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 7930 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 210200.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 7930 →
- Case-IH 7240 Magnum196.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the 7930 →
- Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940206.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 7930 →
- Steyr-Case 9250 a206.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 7930 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 7930 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 7930 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 7930 have?
A 7930 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splines shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 2406 and 2408; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 405: John Deere 7830 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2405 · published 2008-03-17 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 406: John Deere 7930 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2406 · published 2008-03-20 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 408: John Deere 7930 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2408 · published 2008-05-16 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory,. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 7930 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48163 · revision 1019480. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document