The John Deere 7430 Premium is a row-crop tractor produced from 2007 to 2011 as part of the 7030 Small-Frame Series. It features a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine delivering 166 hp (123.8 kW). Transmission options include 16-speed and 20-speed partial power shifts as well as an infinitely variable transmission (IVT). The tractor offers four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and ComfortGard Premium cab as standard. It has a wheelbase of 105.7 inches (268 cm), weighs between 14,594 and 15,015 pounds, and is equipped with 16.9R28 front and 18.4R42 rear tires. The hydraulic system is a constant flow load sensing type with a capacity of up to 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) with IVT. PTO options include independent rear and front PTOs with multiple speed settings. The 7430 Premium was manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, and Mannheim, Germany, with an original price of $129,670 in 2010.
Hydraulic system:13.7 gal (51.9 L); 15.9 gal (with IVT) (60.2 L)
Dimensions
Length:188.9 inches (479 cm)
Rear axle:3.622 by 96 inches (91 by 2438 mm); 3.622 by 110.5 inches (91 by 2806 mm) (long axle)
Wheelbase:105.7 inches (268 cm)
Rear tread:60 to 104.6 inches (152 to 265 cm); 60 to 119.2 inches (152 to 302 cm) (long axle)
Front tread:60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab):119.9 inches (304 cm)
Clearance (drawbar):21.2 inches (53 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):24.9 inches (63 cm)
Clearance (front axle):22.7 inches (57 cm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Hydraulics
Type:constant flow load sensing; closed-center pressure and flow compensated (Premium)
Valves:2 to 4
Capacity:13.7 gal (51.9 L); 15.9 gal (with IVT) (60.2 L)
Pressure:2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow:29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab:ComfortGard Premium cab standard
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Production
Series:7030 Small-Frame Series
Category:Row-Crop tractor
Factories:Waterloo, Iowa, USA; Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$129,670 (2010)
Years produced:2007 - 2011
Transmission
Options:16-speed partial power shift; 20-speed partial power shift; infinitely variable transmission
AutoQuad Plus
Type:partial power shift
Gears:20 forward and reverse
Description:Five ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever with gear shift buttons plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change. Automatic mode allows for computer-controlled automatic shifting to match load.
Oil capacity:59.2 qts (56.0 L)
PowrQuad Plus
Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Description:Four ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever with gear shift buttons plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change.
Oil capacity:59.2 qts (56.0 L)
John Deere IVT
Type:infinitely variable transmission
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Description:The IVT is operated with a right-hand speed control lever and left-hand reverser lever. The speed control lever is used to select speed in one of two ranges. A dial on the lever sets the maximum speed for the range. If a maximum speed of 2 kph or less is selected then the transmission will shift into creeper mode with a minimum speed of 0.05 kph.