John Deere 8630

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8630 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1975 to 1978. It has a 4x4 articulated chassis and four-wheel drive, making it great for tough jobs. The tractor is big and strong, measuring 223.5 inches long, 95.8 inches wide, and 134.5 inches tall. It weighs a hefty 24,500 pounds, which is very heavy compared to other tractors.

Under the hood, the 8630 has a John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. The engine is turbocharged and very powerful, producing 275 horsepower. It has a very large engine size for a tractor, with 619 cubic inches of displacement. The tractor has a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. It also has a three-point hitch in the back and a 1000 rpm PTO for running equipment.

The John Deere 8630 comes with some nice features for the operator. It has a Sound-Gard cab to keep things quiet and comfortable. The tractor uses hydraulic power steering and has wet disc brakes. It has big 34-inch tires on both the front and back, perfect for farm work. With its 156-gallon fuel tank, the 8630 can work for a long time without stopping to refuel.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 275 hp (205.1 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 24500 lb (11113 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8630 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8630 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8630 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
619 ci (10.1 L)
Bore
5.12 in (130.0 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
275 hp (205.1 kW)

Transmission

Drivetrain