John Deere

8430

Farm tractor · 2006–2009 · 305 hp

The John Deere 8430 is a farm tractor manufactured from 2006 to 2009. It features a John Deere PowerTech engine, and power steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 16 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere PowerTech
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusvariable geometry turbocharger diesel
Displacement548 ci (9 L)
Bore4.66 in (118 mm)
Stroke5.35 in (136 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross305 hp (227.4 kW)
Power PTO289.26 hp (215.7 kW)
Power Drawbar223.57 hp (166.7 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity25.5 qts (24.1 L)
Coolant Capacity42.3 qts (40 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM
Idle900-2200 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Transmission ModelPowerShift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFull 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.
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Shift MechanismFull power shift
Oil Capacity160 qts (151.4 L)
Available Options16-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center PFC
Pump Flow31.7 gpm (120 lpm)
Valves3
Total Flow44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
System Capacity9.5 gal (36 L)

Dimensions

Length219.1 in (556 cm)
Height122.9 in (312 cm)
Wheelbase120.1 in (305 cm)
Ground Clearance17.4 in (44 cm)

Weight

Operating25,791 lbs (11,698 kg)
Ballasted33,650 lbs (15,263 kg)

Fuel

Capacity180 gal (681.3 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

Cabstandard