John Deere 4030
1973 – 1977Farm tractor
The John Deere 4030 is a farm tractor. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 3 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
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Specification section Overview Engines Transmissions Hydraulics PTO & Hitch Dimensions Tests Photos
✓ Row-crop field work Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
✓ PTO and three-point implements Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
✓ Field and transport duties Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.
Production Production years 1973–1977 Manufacturer John Deere Row-Crop tractor Factory Waterloo, Iowa, USA Total built 15,690 (total) Total built 222 (gasoline) Original price $17,721 in 1977
≈ $97,600 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
Power ratings PTO (claimed) 80 hp (59.7 kW) Drawbar (tested) 67.03 hp (50.0 kW) PTO (tested) 80.33 hp (59.9 kW)
Engines John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel John Deere 5.0L 6-cyl gasoline
View detailed engine specifications → Transmissions John Deere Syncro-Range 8 forward and 2 reverse · partially synchronized John Deere Quad-Range 16 forward and 6 reverse · partial power shift Syncro-Range Creeper 13 forward and 4 reverse
View detailed transmission specifications → Mechanical Two-wheel drive Power steering Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes Open operator station. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab with heat and air-conditioning available. Final drives planetary Differential lock hydro-mechanical rear (optional)
Capacities Fuel 35 gal (132.5 L) Hydraulic system 13 gal (49.2 L)
Hydraulics Type closed center Capacity 13 gal (49.2 L) Pressure 2250 psi 155.1 bar Valves 1 to 3 Pump flow 23 gpm (87.1 L/min)
View detailed hydraulics → PTO & Hitch Rear Type II Rear PTO independent Rear PTO Type 540/1000 (1.375) Engine RPM 540@2100 Engine RPM 1000@2100
View detailed PTO & hitch specifications → Dimensions Wheelbase 101 in (256 cm) Weight 7340 to 9180 pounds
View detailed dimensions → Electrical Ground negative Charging system alternator Charging amps 55 Diesel Batteries 2 Gasoline Batteries 1 Diesel Battery volts 6 Gasoline Battery volts 12 Diesel Battery Group 5D Gasoline Battery Group 30H
Serial numbers Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4030, above the PTO shaft. 1973 1000 1974 6700 1975 10153 1976 13022 1977 15417 Final 16689
