John Deere 6430

The John Deere 6430 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.0 hp / 3.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 10,000 lbs 4536 kg.

Overview

	2007 - 2012 6030 Series

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Variants
6430 Premium	premium cab and upgraded features

John Deere 6430 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 6430 Power
Engine (gross)	120 hp 89.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	90 hp 67.1 kW
	99 hp (after 2009) 73.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	88.45 hp 66.0 kW
PTO (tested)	111.06 hp 82.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Capacity
Fuel	43.6 gal 165.0 L
	48 gal (optional) 181.7 L
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal 51.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open-center load sensing
	closed-center pressure-flow compensated (optional)
Capacity	13.7 gal 51.9 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	1 to 3
Total flow	21.1 gpm 79.9 lpm
	29 gpm (optional) 109.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4,450 lbs 2018 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	94.5 inches 240 cm
Weight	10,000 lbs 4536 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	115
Battery volts	12

References
6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere
Specialty Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere
Specialty Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline
John Deere 4045HL281 PowerTech E
Original engine, used in the basic 6330 from 2007 through the 2009 model year.
Displacement	276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Rated Power (gross)	115 hp 85.8 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	19:1
Rated RPM	2300
Idle RPM	850-2460
Operating RPM	1500-2300
Torque	344 lb-ft 466.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Starter power	4.0 hp 3.0 kW
Oil capacity	16.8 qts 15.9 L
Coolant capacity	28 qts (ROPS) 26.5 L
	30.8 qts (cab) 29.1 L
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline
John Deere 4045HL288 PowerTech E
Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.
Displacement	276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Rated Power (gross)	120 hp 89.5 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	19:1
Rated RPM	2300
Idle RPM	850-2460
Operating RPM	1500-2300
Torque	356 lb-ft 482.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	16.8 qts 15.9 L
Coolant capacity	28 qts (ROPS) 26.5 L
	30.8 qts (cab) 29.1 L
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed fully synchronized
16-speed synchronized with power shuttle
16-speed partial power shift
24-speed partial power shift

Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus

Transmission	John Deere SyncroPlus
Type	fully synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	54.8 qts 51.9 L
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser

Transmission	John Deere PowrReverser
Type	synchronized with power shuttle
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	54.8 qts 51.9 L
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad

Transmission	John Deere PowrQuad
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
Oil capacity	51.6 qts 48.8 L
	52.8 qts (PowrQuad Plus) 50.0 L
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.
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad

Transmission	John Deere PowrQuad
Type	partial power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	52.8 qts 50.0 L
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.
With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 6430 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.5 inches 240 cm
Weight	10,000 lbs 4536 kg
Ground clearance	18.5 inches 46 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1987
Diesel 16-speed 4WD April 12 - 25, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1987 file
PTO performance
Max power	111.06 hp 82.8 kW
Fuel use	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	102.46 hp 76.4 kW
Fuel use	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	105.41 hp 78.6 kW
Fuel use	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	88.45 hp 66.0 kW
Fuel use	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Max pull	10,125 lbs 4592 kg