John Deere 9430T

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 9430T is an agricultural crawler tractor that was manufactured by John Deere from 2007 to 2011 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, and is part of the 9030 series. It is powered by the John Deere PowerTech Plus engine, which is a six-cylinder, 13.5-liter liquid-cooled diesel unit with turbocharged aftercooling. This engine delivers 425 horsepower at 2,100 rpm. The chassis is designed as a crawler with electro-hydraulic power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The cabin is equipped with standard air-conditioning for operator comfort. The 9430T also features an 18-speed full power shift John Deere PowerShift transmission with hydraulic wet disc clutch. This tractor, with its significant operating weight of 44,205 pounds, and measurements of 237 inches in length, 136 inches in width, and 134 inches in height to the top of the cab, is well-suited for a variety of heavy agricultural tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Agricultural, Crawler

Power Output: 425

Transmission: Full power shift

Operating Weight: 44,205

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 9430T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 86% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 9% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech Plus
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 823.8
Bore (in): 5.197
Stroke (in): 6.496
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 425

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 18
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 237
Width (in): 136
Height (in): 134 (cab), 155 (exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb): 44,205

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent (optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1,000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: Crawler
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 56
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 2011
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: IV/IVN
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab with air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 1-14, 2008

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum PTO Power at Rated Engine Speed (2100 rpm): 320.78 HP (239.20 kW)
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 365.51 HP (272.56 kW)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power (1849 rpm): 21.85 Gal/hr (82.70 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.414 lb/hp.hr (0.252 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power - 7th Gear: 328.03 HP (244.61 kW) with a drawbar pull of 28320 lbs (125.97 kN) at 4.34 mph (6.99 km/h), slip 2.1%
Fuel Efficiency at Maximum Power: 0.464 lb/hp.hr (0.282 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.03 Hp.hr/gal (2.96 kW.h/l)
Drawbar Performance at Reduced Engine Speed (10th Gear): 255.83 HP (190.77 kW) with a drawbar pull of 21133 lbs (94.00 kN) at 4.54 mph (7.31 km/h), slip 1.2%

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1197 lb.-ft. (1623 Nm) at 1349 rpm
Torque Rise: 49.2%
Power Increase at 1850 rpm: 14.6%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted Through Whole Range: 16070 lbs (71.5 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 40.6 GPM (153.7 l/min), combined three outlets: 51.7 GPM (195.8 l/min)
Hydraulic Power at Maximum Delivery: 74.9 HP (55.8 kW) at 2544 psi (175 bar)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2008). Test 1943: John Deere 9430T Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2317