Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Original price: | $53,000 (1978 ) |
John Deere 8630 Power | |
| Engine: | 275 hp 205.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 225 hp 167.8 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 198.12 hp 147.7 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 225.59 hp 168.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Steering: | hydraulic power |
| Brakes: | hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional air-conditioning. |
| Transmission: | 16-speed partial power shift |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 156 gal 590.5 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 26 gal 98.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | closed center constant pressure |
| Capacity: | 26 gal 98.4 L |
| Valves: | 2 |
| Pump flow: | 33 gpm 124.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | III |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 1000 |
| Engine RPM: | 2100 |
8630 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Back of transmission case |
| 1975: | 1000 |
| 1976: | 2382 |
| 1977: | 5222 |
| 1978: | 7626 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery CCA: | 975 |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 619 ci 10.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 5.12x5.00 inches 130 x 127 mm |
| Power: | 275 hp 205.1 kW |
| Air cleaner: | dry |
| Compression: | 15.4:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2100 |
| Idle RPM: | 800-2300 |
| Operating RPM: | 1500-2100 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 44 qts 41.6 L |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Type: | partial power shift |
| Gears: | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet disc |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 125 inches 317 cm |
| Length: | 223.5 inches 567 cm |
| Width: | 95.8 inches 243 cm *Standard axle |
| 118.4 inches 300 cm *Long axle | |
| Height (exhaust): | 134.5 inches 341 cm |
| Ground clearance: | 19.4 inches 49 cm |
| Front axle: | 3.622 by 96 inches 91 by 2438 mm |
| Front axle: | 3.622 by 118 inches 91 by 2997 mm |
| Rear axle: | 3.622 by 96 inches 91 by 2438 mm |
| Rear axle: | 3.622 by 118 inches 91 by 2997 mm |