John Deere

John Deere 8430

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.

Power305 hp

Founded2006 - 2009

Model8430

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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)

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