John Deere 6430 Premium

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6430 Premium tractor specifications have been updated based on independent test results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Key changes include accurate engine power output figures, transmission type and gear counts, tire and rim sizes, operating weight, and additional details on torque, hydraulic performance, and gear speeds. The summary has been revised to reflect these updates.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 105.57 at rated engine speed; 110.69 at standard PTO speed; 117.32 at maximum power

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 10,615 with operator

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 6430 Premium vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 32% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
4045HL480 PowerTech Plus
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
276
Bore (in)
4.19
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2,300
Power Output (hp)
105.57 at rated engine speed; 110.69 at standard PTO speed; 117.32 at maximum power

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
16
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
-
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
10,615 with operator

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540 at 2143 engine rpm
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000 at 2220 engine rpm
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
30.7
Front Tire Diameter (in)
31.5
Front Tire Width (in)
15.7
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
60.2
Rear Tire Width (in)
18.1
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
24 (front), 38 (rear)
Tire Type
Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
Hydraulic performance categorized with specific force values and pressures
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
Detailed force exerted through hitch and specific pressures provided in test results
Operator Station Type
ComfortGard Cab (standard)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC); Pump delivery rate: 32.8 GPM at min pressure and rated engine speed; Hydraulic power: 49.8 HP at 2662 psi delivery pressure

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 5 - 15, 2011

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 117.32 HP (87.49 kW) at 1899 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 6.60 Gal/hr (24.99 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.397 lb/hp.hr (0.242 kg/kW.h)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm): 110.69 HP (82.54 kW) at 2219 rpm with a fuel consumption of 6.61 Gal/hr (25.02 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power in Selected Gears (7th Gear): 92.10 HP (68.68 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7894 lbs (35.11 kN) and a speed of 4.38 mph (7.04 km/h)
  • 50% of Pull at Maximum Power (7th Gear): 50.20 HP (37.43 kW) with a drawbar pull of 3931 lbs (17.49 kN) and a speed of 4.79 mph (7.71 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 352 lb.-ft. (477 Nm) at 1548 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 45.8% with a power increase at 1899 rpm of 11.1%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 6398 lbs (28.5 kN) with 80 mm cylinders
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 32.8 GPM (124.2 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 49.8 HP (37.1 kW) at delivery pressure of 2662 psi (184 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 16.75 Hp.hr/gal (3.30 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 6.51 Gal/hr (24.64 l/h) at 2299 rpm

    Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2011). Test 1988: John Deere 6430 Premium. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2384

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