John Deere 6830 Premium Specs ( 2006-2011 )
Overview
The John Deere 6830 Premium is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 2006 and 2011 featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model is equipped with a standard cab with air-conditioning and provides multiple transmission options including the PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus, and the AutoPowr IVT.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Emissions:
The 6.8L 24-valve engine is rated at 135 net horsepower with a maximum gross output of 150 horsepower and utilizes a high-pressure common rail injection system to meet Tier III emission standards.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor features a load-sensing pressure-flow compensating hydraulic system with a maximum pump flow of 29.1 gpm and a rear lift capacity of 18,880 lbs at the ends.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
Drive options include 20-speed and 32-speed partial power shift transmissions or an infinitely variable transmission, paired with an independent rear PTO offering 540, 540E, and 1000 RPM speeds.
Production
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Coolant change | 1500 h |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | John Deere 6068HL480 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 413.7 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
| Idle RPM | 845-2255 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Maximum Power (net) | 145 hp (108.1 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 20.6 qts (19.5 L) |
| Oil change | 500 h |
| Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 457 lb-ft (619.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Boost PTO (claimed) | 143 hp (106.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 121 hp (90.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc / PermaClutch II wet disc / PermaClutch II wet disc |
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| Description | Four power shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-E) with left-hand power shuttle. Optional de-clutch button allows range shifting without using the foot clutch. / AutoQuad Plus adds automatic load-matched gear shifting to the PowrQuad transmission. / The optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad or AutoQuad transmission. / The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds. |
| Gears | 20 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / 32 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 59.2 qts (56.0 L) / 59.2 qts (56.0 L) / 59.2 qts (56.0 L) / 69.7 qts (66.0 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus / John Deere AutoQuad Plus / John Deere Creeper / John Deere AutoPowr |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift / partial power shift / infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 66 gal (249.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
| IVT Hydraulic system | 17.4 gal (65.9 L) |
| Optional Fuel | 85.9 gal (325.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
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| IVT Capacity | 17.4 gal (65.9 L) |
| Optional Pump flow | 29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,901 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Type | load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC) |
| Valves | 4 (Max) |
Hitch
| Control | 15.9 |
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| Optional Control | 29.1 |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 18,880 lbs (8563 kg) |
| Rear Type | IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1995 / 1000@1995 |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches (162 to 211 cm) |
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| Height | 114.4 inches (290 cm) |
| Length | 187.3 inches (475 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches (162 to 202 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Width | 93.8 inches (238 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9R28 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
| Weight | 12,300 lbs (5579 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
6830 Premium Serial Numbers
| Location: | Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
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John Deere 6830 Premium Weight
| Max capacity | 23,150 lbs (10500 kg) |
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| Max rear axle | 17,185 lbs (7795 kg) |
| Shipping | 12,300 lbs (5579 kg) |