John Deere 8430: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Engine
(no label)John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed full power shift
Power
Engine (gross)305 hp | 227.4 kW
Engine (max)330 hp | 246.1 kW
PTO (claimed)250 hp | 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)223.57 hp | 166.7 kW
PTO (tested)289.26 hp | 215.7 kW
Mechanical
Drive4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Wet disc brakes
(no label)CommandView cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel180 gal | 681.3 L
Hydraulic system9.5 gal | 36.0 L
Hydraulic system14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) | 54.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center PFC
Capacity9.5 gal | 36.0 L
Capacity14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) | 54.9 L
Valves3 to 5
Pump flow31.7 gpm | 120.0 lpm
Total flow44 gpm | 166.5 lpm
Total flow60 gpm (optional) | 227.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII
Rear TypeIV (optional)
Rear lift17,300 lbs | 7847 kg
Rear lift18,300 lbs (optional) | 8300 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)
Engine RPM540@1817
Engine RPM1000@2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.9 inches (ILS) | 302 cm
Wheelbase120.1 inches (MFWD) | 305 cm
Weight24825 to 25791 pounds
Serial location
(no label)Rear of tractor near PTO
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps200
Batteries2
Battery CCA925
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere PowerTech
(no label)variable geometry turbocharger diesel
(no label)6-cylinder 24-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement548 ci | 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke4.661x5.354 inches | 118 x 136 mm
Rated Power (gross)305 hp | 227.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)330 hp | 246.1 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression16.3:1
Rated RPM2100
Idle RPM900-2200
Operating RPM1500-2100
Starter volts12
Oil capacity25.5 qts | 24.1 L
Oil capacity29.5 qts (ILS) | 27.9 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)42.3 qts | 40.0 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShift
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity160 qts | 151.4 L
Oil capacity168 qts (ILS) | 159.0 L
(no label)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.
TransmissionJohn Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
(no label)IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase118.9 inches (ILS) | 302 cm
Wheelbase120.1 inches (MFWD) | 305 cm
Length219.1 inches | 556 cm
Height122.9 inches | 312 cm
Ground clearance17.4 inches | 44 cm
Weight
Operating24,825 lbs | 11260 kg
Operating25,791 lbs (ILS) | 11698 kg
Ballasted33,650 lbs | 15263 kg