- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1960
- 6,712 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 830 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 69.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
69.6 hp
51.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”, 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
- 7,851 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
John Deere 830 specs: key facts
The John Deere 830 was built from 1958 to 1960.
The John Deere 830 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 51.9 kW (69.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 830 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 830 weighs 3,561 kg (7,851 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 830 has a rear PTO running at 536 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 830 delivers 33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”
How does the 830 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 12 across the 384 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 393 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 830 have?
The only figure for the 830 is 69.6 hp (51.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”
How much will an 830 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 830 are below.
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 536 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”
What transmission does an 830 have?
Transmission specifications for the 830 are below.
| Steering | power steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20.0 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”
How much does an 830 weigh?
An 830 weighs 7,851 lb (3,561 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,851 lb · 3,561 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.2 in · 2,165 mm |
| Length | 142.8 in · 3,626 mm |
| Width | 79.5 in · 2,019 mm |
| Height | 81.0 in · 2,057 mm |
| Front track | 56.5–63.0 in · 1,435–1,600 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 64.5–68.5 in · 1,638–1,740 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 15.5 ft · 4.72 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”
What oil does an 830 take, and how much?
An 830 engine takes 14.1 qt (13.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.1 qt · 13.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 32.0 qt · 30.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 830?
Within 10% of its 69.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-470 (DT)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 830 →
- International Harvester Hydro 7069.1 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 830 →
- J.I. Case 87070.7 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1973Side by side with the 830 →
- Landini R-7500 (DT) "TL 20 N/B"71 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 830 →
- John Deere 820 Diesel68.0 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the 830 →
- John Deere 80 Diesel67 hp engine, claimed · 1955–1956Side by side with the 830 →
Common questions about the John Deere 830
Is an 830 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 830 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 830 have?
An 830 has a 536 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does an 830 carry?
The first 830 was serial number 8300000, built 4 August 1958. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 830”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere Modell 830 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82050 · revision 1017945. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document