- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 2007–2012
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6430 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowrTech 4.045 HL/V2-CR four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 113.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
113.5 hp
84.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 10,637 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,199 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 6430 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6430 was built from 2007 to 2012.
The John Deere 6430 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 84.6 kW (113.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6430 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 6430 has a John Deere PowrTech 4.045 HL/V2-CR engine, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6430 weighs 4,825 kg (10,637 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6430 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6430 lifts 5,080 kg (11,199 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
How does the 6430 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 287 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 287 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 6430 have?
The only figure for the 6430 is 113.5 hp (84.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
What engine is in a 6430?
A 6430 has a John Deere PowrTech 4.045 HL/V2-CR, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 4.045 HL/V2-CR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276.1 ci · 4.53 L |
| Max torque | 326 lb·ft · 442 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
How much will a 6430 lift?
A 6430 lifts 11,199 lb (5,080 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Lift at ends | 11,199 lb · 5,080 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 2,143 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
What transmission does a 6430 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6430 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-actuated hydraulic wet Perma-Clutch II multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-actuated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on the differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Sauer-Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
How much does a 6430 weigh?
A 6430 weighs 10,637 lb (4,825 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,637 lb · 4,825 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,078 lb · 8,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm |
| Length | 168.9 in · 4,289 mm |
| Width | 91.2 in · 2,316 mm |
| Height | 108.0 in · 2,743 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.1 in · 460 mm |
| Front track | 59.9–79.3 in · 1,522–2,014 mm |
| Rear track | 56.9–75.4 in · 1,446–1,916 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”
What oil does a 6430 take, and how much?
A 6430 engine takes 16.8 qt (15.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.8 qt · 15.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 56.0 qt · 53.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 30.7 qt · 29.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6430?
Within 10% of its 113.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Agco LT-95A113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2008–2010Side by side with the 6430 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron K 120 (Profiline)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2008Side by side with the 6430 →
- Massey Ferguson 5460 (A)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the 6430 →
- Massey Ferguson 6460A113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2013Side by side with the 6430 →
- John Deere 6520113.5 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the 6430 →
- Massey Ferguson 6270 (A)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 6430 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6430
Is a 6430 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6430 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6430 have?
A 6430 has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6430 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51724 · revision 969688. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document