John Deere 8430

The John Deere 8430 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The rated power output is 305 hp 227.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Drive type: 4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS). Operating weight: 24825 to 25791 pounds.

Overview

	2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2006 - 2009
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Variants
8430	row-crop tractor
8430T	crawler tractor

John Deere 8430 Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8430 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

John Deere 8430 Power
Engine (gross)	305 hp 227.4 kW
Engine (max)	330 hp 246.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	250 hp 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	223.57 hp 166.7 kW
PTO (tested)	289.26 hp 215.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
CommandView cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal 36.0 L
	14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center PFC
Capacity	9.5 gal 36.0 L
	14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
Total flow	44 gpm 166.5 lpm
	60 gpm (optional) 227.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
	IV (optional)
Rear lift	17,300 lbs 7847 kg
	18,300 lbs (optional) 8300 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
	540/1000 (optional)
Engine RPM	540@1817
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.9 inches (ILS) 302 cm
	120.1 inches (MFWD) 305 cm
Weight	24825 to 25791 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
8030 Series 2007 Updates published by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech
Configuration	variable geometry turbocharger diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.661x5.354 inches 118 x 136 mm
Rated Power (gross)	305 hp 227.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	330 hp 246.1 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.3:1
Rated RPM	2100
Idle RPM	900-2200
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	25.5 qts 24.1 L
	29.5 qts (ILS) 27.9 L
Coolant capacity	42.3 qts 40.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere PowerShift

Transmission	John Deere PowerShift
Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity	160 qts 151.4 L
	168 qts (ILS) 159.0 L
Full 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.

Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)

Transmission	John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.

Dimensions

John Deere 8430 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.9 inches (ILS) 302 cm
	120.1 inches (MFWD) 305 cm
Length	219.1 inches 556 cm
Height	122.9 inches 312 cm
Ground clearance	17.4 inches 44 cm

John Deere 8430 Weight
Operating	24,825 lbs 11260 kg
	25,791 lbs (ILS) 11698 kg
Ballasted	33,650 lbs 15263 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1873: diesel PowerShift 4WD
OECD 1874: diesel IVT 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 1873
Diesel PowerShift 4WD March 14 - April 5, 2006 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1873 file
PTO performance
Max power	289.26 hp 215.7 kW
Fuel use	14.9 gal/hour 56.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	253.05 hp 188.7 kW
Fuel use	13.6 gal/hour 51.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	273.44 hp 203.9 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	223.57 hp 166.7 kW
Fuel use	13.4 gal/hour 50.7 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull	24028 lbs 10899 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 1874
Diesel IVT 4WD March 16 - April 5, 2006 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1874 file
PTO performance
Max power	283.18 hp 211.2 kW
Fuel use	15.0 gal/hour 56.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	253.01 hp 188.7 kW
Fuel use	17.9 gal/hour 67.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	272.59 hp 203.3 kW
Fuel use	14.8 gal/hour 56.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	211.26 hp 157.5 kW
Fuel use	13.6 gal/hour 51.5 l/hour
Pull at 7.5 kph
Max pull	34,671 lbs 15726 kg
Pull at 3.6 kph