- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1974–1977
- 1,228 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 930 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3.164 DL 15 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 40.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
40.5 hp
30.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”, 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
- 4,817 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,490 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 16.8–18.6 mph
John Deere 930 specs: key facts
The John Deere 930 was built from 1974 to 1977.
The John Deere 930 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.2 kW (40.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 930 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 930 has a John Deere 3.164 DL 15 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 930 weighs 2,185 kg (4,817 lb) unladen.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 930 lifts 1,583 kg (3,490 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 930 delivers 25.4 L/min (6.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
How much horsepower does a 930 have?
The only figure for the 930 is 40.5 hp (30.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
What engine is in a 930?
A 930 has a John Deere 3.164 DL 15, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3.164 DL 15 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci · 2.70 L |
| Max torque | 107 lb·ft · 145 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
How much will a 930 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 930 lifts 3,490 lb (1,583 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.7 gpm · 25.4 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,481–4,496 psi · 240–310 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,490 lb · 1,583 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven @ 2,075 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
What transmission does a 930 have?
Transmission specifications for the 930 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated, two-stage dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 16.8–18.6 mph · 27–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
How much does a 930 weigh?
A 930 weighs 4,817 lb (2,185 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,817 lb · 2,185 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,734 lb · 1,240 kg |
| Wheelbase | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Length | 136.2 in · 3,460 mm |
| Width | 66.5–86.2 in · 1,690–2,190 mm |
| Height | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 in · 325 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–74.0 in · 1,260–1,880 mm |
| Rear track | 53.5–73.2 in · 1,360–1,860 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.6 ft · 2.92 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”
What oil does a 930 take, and how much?
A 930 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 31.7 qt · 30.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 930?
Within 10% of its 40.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ALLIS-CHALMERS One-Sixty / 16040.5 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1975Side by side with the 930 →
- SOMECA 450 (DT)40.5 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the 930 →
- Ford 261040.5 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1983Side by side with the 930 →
- SOMECA SOM-41140.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 930 →
- SOMECA SOM-431 V/E40.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 930 →
- SOMECA SOM-44140.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 930 →
Common questions about the John Deere 930
Is a 930 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 930 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 930”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 930 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49342 · revision 957531. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document