John Deere 630 Specs ( 1958-1960 )
Overview
The John Deere 630 is a versatile row-crop tractor produced between 1958 and 1960 that features a 5.0L 2-cylinder engine available in gasoline, LP gas, and all-fuel configurations. With a tested belt power of up to 49.19 hp and a maximum pull of over 6,100 lbs, this Waterloo-built machine was designed for reliable farm performance with specialized variants like high-crop and standard models.
Ideal Applications
Row-Crop Cultivation:
Adjustable front tread of 48 to 80 inches and rear tread options up to 104 inches allow this tractor to adapt to various crop row widths for precise fieldwork.
Heavy Plowing and Pulling:
Rated to handle four plows and capable of a maximum pull of 6,122 lbs in gasoline testing, it provides the necessary power for primary tillage tasks using its 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission.
Material Handling:
The availability of an optional front-end loader attachment combined with a dual-valve hydraulic system providing 8.9 gpm flow makes it suitable for lifting and moving materials around the farm.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $2,955 in 1958 / The John Deere model 630 was available in row-crop, standard, orchard, and high-crop variants. |
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| Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 17,307 |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.375 inches (140 x 162 mm) / 5.50x6.375 inches (140 x 162 mm) / 5.50x6.375 inches (140 x 162 mm) |
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| Coolant capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Description | John Deere / gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere / all-fuel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere / LP gas / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 302.9 ci (5.0 L) / 302.9 ci (5.0 L) / 302.9 ci (5.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2 / 1-2 / 1-2 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1125 / 1125 / 1125 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl gasoline / John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl all-fuel / John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl LP gas |
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Engine type | John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl gasoline / John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl all-fuel / John Deere 5.0L 2-cyl LP gas |
| Fuel tank | 20.5 gal (all-fuel) (77.6 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 49.19 hp (36.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 44.81 hp (33.4 kW) |
| Plows | 4 |
| PTO (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 6-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1200 psi (82.7 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm (33.7 lpm) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm) |
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| Height | 88.125 inches (223 cm) |
| Length | 135.25 inches (343 cm) |
| Rear tread | 58 to 88 inches (regular axle) (147 to 223 cm) / 58 to 104 inches (long axle) (147 to 264 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5,858 lbs (2657 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Width | 86.625 inches (220 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
| Weight | 5,858 lbs (2657 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-38 / 13.6-38 |
630 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the 630 tractor frame, below the belt pulley. |
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630 Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 6300000 |
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| 1959 | 6302749 |
| 1960 | 6314381 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 6318206 |
John Deere 630 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 591
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 49.19 hp (36.7 kW) |
| Description | LP gas 6-speed 2WDSeptember 6 - 11, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 591 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 44.81 hp (33.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,920 lbs (2685 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 598
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 46.75 hp (34.9 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDOctober 10 - 15, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 598 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 42.40 hp (31.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,122 lbs (2776 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 604
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 34.57 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Description | Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDNovember 1 - 8, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 604 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 32.37 hp (24.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,107 lbs (2770 kg) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs / Operator's Manual 630 (OM-R20718R) published in 1958 / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / New 530 - 630 - 730 Tractors published in 1958, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6-38 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 591: LP gas 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 598: gasoline 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 604: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 630 | row-crop |
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| 630HC | high-crop |
| 630S | standard |