- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×2
- 2007–2011
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Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 7930 specs: hp, weight, years
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). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 183.0 hp — 15.7% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
217.1 hp
161.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”, 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
- 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 | 86.9–110.5 in · 2,208–2,807 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”
What oil does a 7930 take, and how much?
A 7930 engine takes 27.5 qt (26.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 27.5 qt · 26.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 158.5 qt · 150.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 15.2 qt · 14.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 4.0 qt · 3.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 31.0 qt · 29.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
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 217.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland T 8010217.9 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the 7930 →
- Fendt 722 Vario219 hp engine, claimed · from 2011Side by side with the 7930 →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9815215.0 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 7930 →
- WHITE 6215215.0 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1999Side by side with the 7930 →
- John Deere 8220T222.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 7930 →
- Massey Ferguson 6499A212.1 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2011Side by side with the 7930 →
Common questions about the John Deere 7930
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.
Sources and how this page was built
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