John Deere 7430 Premium
The John Deere 7430 Premium is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414.4 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 166 hp / 123.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 166 hp / 123.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere IVT. Operating weight: 14594 to 15015 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 166 hp / 123.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 166 hp / 123.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
80 gal
302.8 L
Transmission
John Deere IVT
Operating Weight
14594 to 15015 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2011
7030 Small-Frame SeriesRow-Crop tractor
7030 Small-Frame Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $129,670 (2010) |
John Deere 7430 Premium Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 7430 Premium Power | |
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Engine | 166 hp
123.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 126.57 hp
94.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 161.22 hp
120.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ComfortGard Premium cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 80 gal
302.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal
51.9 L |
15.9 gal (with IVT)
60.2 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | constand flow load sensing |
closed-center pressure and flow compensated (Premium) | |
Capacity | 13.7 gal
51.9 L |
15.9 gal (with IVT)
60.2 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 29 gpm
109.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at ends) | 10,600 lbs
4808 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540E/1000/1000E (optional) | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (optional) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105.7 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 14594 to 15015 pounds |
Front tire | 16.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.4 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068HRW74 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.4 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 166 hp
123.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 563 lb-ft
763.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20.8 qts
19.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Engine Detail — 414.4 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068HRW77 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.4 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 166 hp
123.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 572 lb-ft
775.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Oil capacity | 20.8 qts
19.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission |
Transmission — PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
Four ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever with gear shift buttons plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change. | |
With 18.4R38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — AutoQuad Plus
Transmission | AutoQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
Five ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever with gear shift buttons plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change. Automatic mode allows for computer-controlled automatic shifting to match load. | |
Transmission — John Deere IVT
Transmission | John Deere IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 69.6 qts
65.9 L |
The IVT is operated with a right-hand speed control lever and left-hand reverser lever. The speed control lever is used to select speed in one of two ranges. A dial on the lever sets the maximum speed for the range. If a maximum speed of 2 kph or less is selected then the transmission will shift into creeper mode with a minimum speed of 0.05 kph. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 7430 Premium Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9R28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105.7 inches
268 cm |
Length | 188.9 inches
479 cm |
Height (cab) | 119.9 inches
304 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 22.7 inches
57 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 24.9 inches
63 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 21.2 inches
53 cm |
Rear axle | 3.622 by 96 inches
91 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.622 by 110.5 inches
91 by 2806 mm (long axle) |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 104.6 inches
152 to 265 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 119.2 inches
152 to 302 cm (long axle) |
John Deere 7430 Premium Weight | |
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Shipping | 14,594 lbs
6619 kg |
Operating | 15,015 lbs
6810 kg |
Ballasted | 19,100 lbs
8663 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1923 | |
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Diesel IVT 4WD
March 27 - April 24, 2008
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1923 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 161.22 hp
120.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 141.13 hp
105.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.5 gal/hour
32.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 157.31 hp
117.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 126.57 hp
94.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Pull at 10 kph | |
Max pull | 18,332 lbs
8315 kg |
Pull at 2.2 kph | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 7430 Premium.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 7430 Premium Specification Unit Converter
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