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John Deere 8430

John Deere 8430 tractor
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The John Deere 8430 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2006 to 2009 as part of the 8030 Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor features a powerful 9.0L 6-cylinder John Deere PowerTech diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger, delivering up to 330 hp gross power. It offers a 16-speed full power shift transmission with hydraulic wet disc clutch and an optional infinitely variable transmission (IVT). The 8430 has a wheelbase of about 119-120 inches, weighs approximately 24,825 to 25,791 lbs, and includes advanced hydraulics, PTO options, and a CommandView cab. It is designed for heavy-duty farming tasks with features like 4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD drive and wet disc brakes.
John Deere 8430tractor specs8030 Seriesrow-crop tractorPowerTech enginePowerShift transmissionfarm tractor
Power305 hp
Founded2006 - 2009
Model8430

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 8430

Power

Engine (max):330 hp (246.1 kW)
PTO (tested):289.26 hp (215.7 kW)
PTO (claimed):250 hp (186.4 kW)
Engine (gross):305 hp (227.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):223.57 hp (166.7 kW)

Engine

Type:variable geometry turbocharger diesel
Model:John Deere PowerTech
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM:900-2200
Cylinders:6-cylinder 24-valve
Rated RPM:2100
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.661x5.354 inches (118 x 136 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Displacement:548 ci (9.0 L)
Oil capacity:25.5 qts (24.1 L), 29.5 qts (ILS) (27.9 L)
Operating RPM:1500-2100
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Rated Power (gross):305 hp (227.4 kW)
Maximum Power (gross):330 hp (246.1 kW)

Weight

Ballasted:33,650 lbs (15263 kg)
Operating:24,825 lbs (11260 kg), 25,791 lbs (ILS) (11698 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:180 gal (681.3 L)
Hydraulic system:9.5 gal (36.0 L), 14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) (54.9 L)

Variants

8430:row-crop tractor
8430T:crawler tractor

Dimensions

Height:122.9 inches (312 cm)
Length:219.1 inches (556 cm)
Wheelbase:118.9 inches (ILS) (302 cm), 120.1 inches (MFWD) (305 cm)
Ground clearance:17.4 inches (44 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:925
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:200
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center PFC
Valves:3 to 5
Capacity:9.5 gal (36.0 L), 14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) (54.9 L)
Pump flow:31.7 gpm (120.0 lpm)
Total flow:44 gpm (166.5 lpm), 60 gpm (optional) (227.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:CommandView cab standard
Drive:4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS), 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:8030 Series
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years produced:2006 - 2009

Transmission

IVT:John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.
Type:John Deere PowerShift full power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Features:Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.
Oil capacity:160 qts (151.4 L), 168 qts (ILS) (159.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III, IV (optional)
Rear lift:17,300 lbs (7847 kg), 18,300 lbs (optional) (8300 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1817, 1000@2000
Rear PTO Type:1000, 540/1000 (optional)

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