John Deere 9430
The John Deere 9430 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 826.7 ci 13.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 425 hp / 316.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 36359 to 38600 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 425 hp / 316.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
350 gal
1324.8 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
38600 lbs*Weight with 480/80R46 triples.
17508 kg
Overview
 | 2007 - 2011
9030 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
9030 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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9630 | wheeled |
9430T | crawler |
John Deere 9430 Engine | |
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John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 9430 Power | |
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Engine | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 320 hp
238.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 343.05 hp
255.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 383.62 hp
286.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic differential lock optional |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic optional |
CommandView Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control and leather trim. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 350 gal
1324.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 27 gal
102.2 L |
28 gal (3-point)
106.0 L | |
20 gal (high-flow)
75.7 L | |
31 gal (high-flow and 3-point)
117.3 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure and flow compensating |
Capacity | 27 gal
102.2 L |
28 gal (3-point)
106.0 L | |
20 gal (high-flow)
75.7 L | |
31 gal (high-flow and 3-point)
117.3 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
PowrSync Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
PowerShift Total flow | 48 gpm
181.7 lpm |
Hi-Flow Total flow | 78 gpm
295.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 4N/3 |
4N/4 | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15,300 lbs
6940 kg |
Drawbar | Catergory 4 standard with secondary chain support. Optional reinforcement up to 11,000 pounds. Optional 12,000 pounds Catergory 5 drawbar, not available with 3-point hitch or PTO. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 36359 to 38600 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New 9030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere | |
9230, 9330, 9430, 9530 and 9630 Tractors (OMAR283034) published in 2009 | |
9230, 9330, 9430, 9530 and 9630 Tractors (OMRE325893) published in 2011 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 826.7 ci / 13.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 826.7 ci
13.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.197x6.496 inches
132 x 165 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Power | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Air cleaner | aspirator and dual paper elemnts |
Compression | 16.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 70 qts
66.2 L |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
John Deere 9430 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
18-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere PowrSync
Transmission | John Deere PowrSync |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. Gears and range shifts are synchronized using the clutch. | |
With 620/70R42 tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | electronic wet disc |
With 620/70R42 tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 9430 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 270 inches
685 cm |
285 inches (with 3-point)
723 cm | |
Width | 118.6 inches
301 cm |
Shipping weight | 36359 lbs
16492 kg |
Operating weight | 38600 lbs*Weight with 480/80R46 triples.
17508 kg |
Hinge pin Ground clearance | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 30.8 inches
78 cm |
Rear axle | 4.331 by 120 inches
110 by 3048 mm |
John Deere 9430 Height | |
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Hood | 107 inches
271 cm |
Cab | 142 inches
360 cm |
Exhaust | 156 inches
396 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1942 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
October 10 - November 5, 2008
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1942 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 383.62 hp
286.1 kW |
Fuel use | 22.2 gal/hour
84.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 337.90 hp
252.0 kW |
Fuel use | 20.2 gal/hour
76.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 378.62 hp
282.3 kW |
Fuel use | 22.0 gal/hour
83.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 343.05 hp
255.8 kW |
Fuel use | 22.0 gal/hour
83.3 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 44,141 lbs
20022 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9430 based on its 425 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 9430.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.8 hrs
Approximately 15.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (350 gal / 1324.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~22.1 gal/hr (83.7 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 9430 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9430.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)425 hp
Kilowatts (kW)316.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)430.9 PS
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