Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Standard-tread tractor |
| Factories: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Total built: | 6,715 |
| For starting, the 830 offered a 4-cylinder gasoline pony engine, or a 24-volt electric start. | |
John Deere 830 Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 69.66 hp 51.9 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 75.6 hp 56.4 kW |
| Plows: | 6 |
| Drawbar (tested): | 67.15 hp 50.1 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 72.82 hp 54.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | hydraulic power |
| Brakes: | mechanical expanding shoe |
| Cab: | open operator station |
| cab optional | |
| Transmission: | 6-speed unsynchronized |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 549 |
830 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Right side ahead of pulley |
| 1958: | 8300000 |
| 1959: | 8300727 |
| 1960: | 8305302 |
| 1961: | 8306892 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive |
| Batteries: | 1 (pony) |
| 4 (electric-start) | |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 470.7 ci 7.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 6.125x8.00 inches 156 x 203 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1125 |
| Firing order: | 1-2 |
| Starter: | Gasoline pony engine |
| electric optional | |
| Starter volts: | 24 |
| Coolant capacity: | 24 qts 22.7 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized |
| Gears: | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Optional creeper first gear has 1.75 MPH speed. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 85.25 inches 216 cm |
| Length: | 142.75 inches 362 cm |
| Width: | 79.5 inches 201 cm |
| Height: | 81 inches 205 cm |
| Front tread: | 56.5 to 63 inches 143 to 160 cm |
| Rear tread: | 64.5 to 68.5 inches 163 to 173 cm |