- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 2006–2011
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6430 Premium specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowrTech-Plus 4.045 HL/V4-CR four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 123 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
123 hp
92 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”, 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
- 10,439 lb
- 3-point lift
- 13,272 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 6430 Premium specs: key facts
The John Deere 6430 Premium was built from 2006 to 2011.
The John Deere 6430 Premium has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 92 kW (123 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6430 Premium is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 6430 Premium has a John Deere PowrTech-Plus 4.045 HL/V4-CR engine, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6430 Premium weighs 4,735 kg (10,439 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6430 Premium has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6430 Premium lifts 6,020 kg (13,272 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
How does the 6430 Premium 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 276 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 276 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 6430 Premium have?
The only figure for the 6430 Premium is 123 hp (92 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
What engine is in a 6430 Premium?
A 6430 Premium has a John Deere PowrTech-Plus 4.045 HL/V4-CR, a 4-cylinder 4.53 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech-Plus 4.045 HL/V4-CR |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276.1 ci · 4.53 L |
| Max torque | 378 lb·ft · 512 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
How much will a 6430 Premium lift?
A 6430 Premium lifts 13,272 lb (6,020 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Lift at ends | 13,272 lb · 6,020 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 2,143 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
What transmission does a 6430 Premium have?
Transmission specifications for the 6430 Premium are below.
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
How much does a 6430 Premium weigh?
A 6430 Premium weighs 10,439 lb (4,735 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,439 lb · 4,735 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 19,842 lb · 9,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 9,700 lb · 4,400 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 14,991 lb · 6,800 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 · 2,742 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 520 mm |
| Front track | 59.9–79.3 in · 1,522–2,014 mm |
| Rear track | 57.8–75.4 in · 1,468–1,916 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”
What oil does a 6430 Premium take, and how much?
A 6430 Premium 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 6430P” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 66.6 qt · 63.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 30.7 qt · 29.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6430 Premium?
Within 10% of its 123 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 5470 (A)123 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2012Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
- John Deere 7320 (A)123 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2007Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
- Massey Ferguson 6470A123 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
- John Deere 6620123 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
- Renault Ares 656 RZ123 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron TTV 1130123.4 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2006Side by side with the 6430 Premium →
Common questions about the John Deere 6430 Premium
Is a 6430 Premium two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6430 Premium is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6430 Premium have?
A 6430 Premium has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6430P”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6430P — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-50394 · revision 1024078. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document