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 rated power output is 335 hp 249.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 28,790 lbs 13059 kg.

Overview

	2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
2006 - 2009
8030 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Variants
8430	row-crop tractor
8430T	crawler tractor

John Deere 8430T Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
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John Deere 8430T Transmission
16-speed full power shift
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John Deere 8430T Power
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
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Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Steering	electro-hydraulic
Wet disc brakes
CommandView cab

Capacity
Fuel	130 gal 492.1 L
Hydraulic system	65 gal 246.0 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Rear lift	15,200 lbs 6894 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	89 inches 226 cm
Weight	28,790 lbs 13059 kg
16-inch tracks
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Electrical
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.

Dimensions

John Deere 8430T Tracks
Width	16 inches 40 cm
Width	18 inches 45 cm
Width	25 inches 63 cm
Width	30 inches 76 cm

Dimensions
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
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.