John Deere introduced the all new 8030 series tractors to its customers on the world wide web on August 27, 2005. You can learn more about the new models at by clicking here . This articles provides the basic facts on the new 8030 tractors for toy collectors interested in the real machines.
8030 Features:
- New 9.0L Engines
- More HP and Updated Styling
- New Vari-Cool Cooling Package, dissapates heat more efficiently, away from cab. Less Heat Load on cab, and lowers Sound Level. New baffling reduces ground-level dust disturbance.
- All-new IVT Transmission Available for 8030 Wheel Tractors, standard on 8530.
- Improved PST Shifting Logic & Smoothness
- New Command Center Controls & Displays, similar to 7020LF
- Improved Cab features increased Sound Reduction using new Sound Resonators which
cancel out irritating sounds at ear level
- Rerouted Hydraulic lines reduce cab noise
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- Finer-machined transmission gears reduce transmission noise
- Improvements for AMS (Ag Management Solutions a.k.a. Greenstar, GPS, etc)
- Improved Hydraulic System features Dual Hydraulic Filters and offers higher oil flow rates at lower RPMs. The issues with things like Dump Carts and Cotton Modules with oil pressure have been resolved. Easier to steer with Front Duals.
- New Catagory 4N 3-Point Hitch lifts up to 18,300 lbs and is easily convertable to Cat. 3.
- New Self-diagnosing SmartCircuit electrical system
- New AutoPrime fuel system makes getting tractor started after running out of fuel a breeze.
- 9.0L Engine features Variable Geometry Turbocharger, allows quicker turbo response and optimal air-flow based on engine load. Also have Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation which reduces emmisions to meet Tier III without degrading performance. 4 valves per head with center-mounted fuel injector. All 9.0L Engines have INCREASED TORQUE and REDUCED Fuel Consumption, don't believe the rumours otherwise.
- All 8030s are Large-Frames with longer Wheelbases and are approx. 7" longer than 8020s, due to the IVT and other internal changes. Turn Radius has not been significantly affected (2" wider turns, worse-case)
- Forward visiblity improved approx. 5' at Eye Level due to lower hood.
- New 200 amp Alternator
- Reduced Parasitic Power loss in Tractor and Engine using several changes, 8030s are 3-15% More Fuel Efficient, depending on application.
- IVT Tranmission is 600lbs heavier than PST. Efficiency is equal or better then the PST.
Ertl has introduced a new range of 8030 toys to compliment the real machines. These models include the following:
1/16 Collectors Edition 8530 with all around duals is set to be released in November 2005. This is an exciting 275 hp model with high detail including a replicas 30 series 3pt hitch and opening hood. The roof on the 1/16 8530 CE tractor in the Ertl flyer has a Cab Roof which overhangs much more than the real tractor's does. Bill Walter's from Ertl explains this is one of the perils of trying to get a replica to be ready at the same time the real tractor is announced. John Deere had issues with some of their prototype tractors, so we essentially tooled this replica off of engineer's comments and PRO-E drawings. We were told that the cab glass did not change from the 20 series to the 30 series. So, we didn't tool new cab glass for this tractor. We tooled a new cab roof to fit the cab glass we had, which also had both a front and rear "overhang". Ertl didn't find out until it was too late to change that the cab roof support area had changed. Unfortunately the cab roof support and cab glass are the same piece for us.
A 1/32 8430T is sure to be a big hit in Europe and the United States. This model is the first large horsepower row crop tractor in 1/32 scale from John Deere and Ertl. It has great collectors features like a clear window cab and handrails. The 8430T is 255 hp and currently the top tracked 8030 tracked tractor. Look for this model to arrive at participating John Deere dealers in November.
The 1/64 models of the 8030 series launch a new era in Ertl 1/64 history. With the release of of the new 1/64 8330T and 8430 Ertl has announced that all new modern 1/64 models will feature cab windows as a standard collectors feature. The 8330T from Ertl is a 120 inch wide track model sold in a set with a John Deere 2700 mulch ripper. The 8330T toy sports an all new tooled track and wheel assembly. The 8330T is already available at participating John Deere dealers. An 8430 in a set with a John Deere 2200 field cultivator is also set to be released in September.
John Deere is also celbrating ten years of the 8000 series in 1/64. Ertl will offer a new four piece marking the John Deere 8000 series from 1995-2005. The set includes an 8400, 8410, 8520 and 8530.
The Toy Tractor Times salutes John Deere and Ertl for releasing the new 8030 toys with such a high level of detail at the same time as the real tractors begin touring the fall farm shows. Thank you to Roeder Implement of Hopkinsville, KY for allowing us to film this video spot at their dealership. Roeder Implement can be found on the world wide web at http://jddealer.deere.com/roederimplement
