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Years in Production / 2007–2012

John Deere

6430

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 6430.

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115hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2007–2012

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

6430 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2007 - 2012

6030 Series

Production

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
43.6 gal165.0 L
Fuel
48 gal (optional)181.7 L
Hydraulic System
13.7 gal51.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
open-center load sensing
Type
closed-center pressure-flow compensated (optional)
Capacity
13.7 gal51.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
1 to 3
Total Flow
21.1 gpm79.9 lpm
Total Flow
29 gpm (optional)109.8 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/III
Rear Lift At24610mm
4,450 lbs2018 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
115
Battery Volts
12

6430 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

John Deere 4045HL281 PowerTech E

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled vertical inline

Original engine, used in the basic 6330 from 2007 through the 2009 model year.

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier III
Rated Power Gross
115 hp85.8 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Compression Ratio
19:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Idle Rpm
850-2460
Operating Rpm
1500-2300
Torque
344 lb-ft466.5 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4.0 hp3.0 kW
Oil Capacity
16.8 qts15.9 L
Coolant Capacity
28 qts (ROPS)26.5 L
Coolant Capacity
30.8 qts (cab)29.1 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical inline

Engine Detail (Option 2)

John Deere 4045HL288 PowerTech E

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled vertical inline

Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Rated Power Gross
120 hp89.5 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Compression Ratio
19:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Idle Rpm
850-2460
Operating Rpm
1500-2300
Torque
356 lb-ft482.7 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Oil Capacity
16.8 qts15.9 L
Coolant Capacity
28 qts (ROPS)26.5 L
Coolant Capacity
30.8 qts (cab)29.1 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical inline

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

6430 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission
John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission Type
fully synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission Type
synchronized with power shuttle
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
51.6 qts48.8 L
Oil Capacity
52.8 qts (PowrQuad Plus)50.0 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 4)

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
52.8 qts50.0 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

12-speed fully synchronized

16-speed synchronized with power shuttle

16-speed partial power shift

24-speed partial power shift

6430 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
94.5 inches240 cm
Weight
10,000 lbs4536 kg

Serial Number Location

On the main tractor frame, right side, above the front axle.

6430 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 6430 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2010 JOHN DEERE 6430 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $54,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

6430 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1987

Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 12 - 25, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 1987 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Max Power
111.06 hp82.8 kW
Max Power
88.45 hp66.0 kW
Fuel Use
6.7 gal/hour25.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.8 gal/hour25.7 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
102.46 hp76.4 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
105.41 hp78.6 kW
Max Pull
10,125 lbs4592 kg

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John Deere 6430

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