John Deere 8430T
The John Deere 8430T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 335 hp / 249.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 28,790 lbs 13059 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 335 hp / 249.8 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal
492.1 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
28,790 lbs
13059 kg
Overview
 | 2006 - 2009
8030 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
8030 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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8430 | row-crop tractor |
8430T | crawler tractor |
John Deere 8430T Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8430T Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8430T Power | |
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Engine | 335 hp
249.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 255 hp
190.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 219.81 hp
163.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 298.2 hp
222.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | electro-hydraulic |
Wet disc brakes | |
CommandView cab | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 130 gal
492.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 31.7 gpm
120.0 lpm |
Total flow | 33.5 gpm
126.8 lpm |
42.5 gpm (optional)
160.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 15,200 lbs
6894 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 28,790 lbs
13059 kg |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 6090HRW |
Configuration | variable geometry turbo diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Power | 335 hp
249.8 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 |
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 | 260 qts
246.1 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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8430T Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Width | 18 inches
45 cm |
Width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Length | 207 inches
525 cm |
219.6 inches (with front weights)
557 cm | |
Width | 103.7 inches (16-inch track/60-inch tread)
263 cm |
144 inches (25-inch track/120-inch tread)
365 cm | |
150 inches (30-inch track/120-inch tread)
381 cm | |
Height (cab) | 122.9 inches
312 cm |
Operating weight | 28,790 lbs
13059 kg |
Clearance (rear axle) | 21.7 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17.7 inches
44 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1889 | |
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Diesel PowerShift crawler
October 4 - November 1, 2006
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1889 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 298.2 hp
222.4 kW |
Fuel use | 15.8 gal/hour
59.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 258.54 hp
192.8 kW |
Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour
54.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 283.84 hp
211.7 kW |
Fuel use | 15.3 gal/hour
57.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 219.81 hp
163.9 kW |
Fuel use | 14.3 gal/hour
54.1 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 32,192 lbs
14602 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8430T based on its 335 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8430T.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs
Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~17.4 gal/hr (65.9 L/hr)
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 8430T Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8430T.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)335 hp
Kilowatts (kW)249.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)339.6 PS
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