- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 2006–2009
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 8430 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-04 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 291.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
291.1 hp
217.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”, 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
- 24,824 lb
- 3-point lift
- 25,931 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 8430 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8430 was built from 2006 to 2009.
The John Deere 8430 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 217.1 kW (291.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8430 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 8430 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-04 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8430 weighs 11,260 kg (24,824 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8430 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8430 lifts 11,762 kg (25,931 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
How does the 8430 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 43 tractors within 10% of its power, 30% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 43 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8430 have?
The only figure for the 8430 is 291.1 hp (217.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
What engine is in an 8430?
An 8430 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-04, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-04 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 548.2 ci · 8.98 L |
| Max torque | 930 lb·ft · 1,261 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
How much will an 8430 lift?
An 8430 lifts 25,931 lb (11,762 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Lift at ends | 25,931 lb · 11,762 kg |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
What transmission does an 8430 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8430 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic-wet John Deere multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
How much does an 8430 weigh?
An 8430 weighs 24,824 lb (11,260 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 24,824 lb · 11,260 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm |
| Length | 233.8 in · 5,938 mm |
| Width | 118.6–125.6 in · 3,012–3,190 mm |
| Height | 124.2 in · 3,155 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.3 in · 440 mm |
| Front track | 64.0–88.0 in · 1,625–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–106.7 in · 1,524–2,710 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”
What oil does an 8430 take, and how much?
An 8430 engine takes 25.5 qt (24.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.5 qt · 24.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 160.0 qt · 151.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.6 qt · 3.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8430?
Within 10% of its 291.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 8520T291.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8430 →
- John Deere 8295R291 hp engine, claimed · from 2009Side by side with the 8430 →
- Fendt 933 Vario295 hp engine, claimed · from 2006Side by side with the 8430 →
- Massey Ferguson 8480286.2 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 8430 →
- Agco DT-240A286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8430 →
- Agco DT-250B286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the 8430 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8430
Is an 8430 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8430 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8430 have?
An 8430 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8430”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8430 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-47817 · revision 883018. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document