SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 8630 vs John Deere 6430 Premium
A detailed comparison of the Ford 8630 and the John Deere 6430 Premium. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 863090.2 kW (121.0 HP)
John Deere 6430 Premium85.8 kW (115.1 HP)
Weight
Ford 86306330.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 11431.0 lbs (5185.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 12037.2 lbs (5460.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 12643.5 lbs (5735.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 13238.7 lbs (6005.0 kg) 4WD Cab Powershift: 13955.2 lbs)
John Deere 6430 Premium4750.0 kg (2WD: 10064.1 lbs (4565.0 kg) 4WD: 10471.9 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 8630 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 6430 Premium Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 90.2 kW (121.0 HP) | 85.8 kW (115.1 HP) |
| Weight | 6330.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 11431.0 lbs (5185.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 12037.2 lbs (5460.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 12643.5 lbs (5735.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 13238.7 lbs (6005.0 kg) 4WD Cab Powershift: 13955.2 lbs) | 4750.0 kg (2WD: 10064.1 lbs (4565.0 kg) 4WD: 10471.9 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Constant mesh | Infinitely variable transmission |
| Length | 436.0 cm (171.7 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 108.3 LPM (20.0 GPM (75.7 LPM) Dual pumps: 28.6 GPM) | 109.8 LPM (29.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1990-1993 | 2007-2012 |
| Engine Model | Ford | John Deere 4045HL480 PowerTech Plus |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 |
| Displacement | 6571 cc (401.0 cu in.) | 4523 cc (276.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1000 or 540/540E/1000 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 289.0 cm (ROPS: 115.0 in. (292.0 cm) Cab: 113.8 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 266.0 cm (104.7 in.) | 240.0 cm (94.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 41.0 cm (16.1 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125.0 l (33.0 gal) | 181.7 l (48.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | 15.9 l (4.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 22.3 l (5.5 gal (20.8 l) With heater: 5.9 gal) | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 82.6 l (2WD: 18.2 gal (68.9 l) 4WD: 21.8 gal) | 60.4 l (16.0 gal) |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.0 km/h (Forward: 17.9 MPH (28.8 km/h) Reverse: 7.5 MPH) | 40.2 km/h (Forward: 25.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Power disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | III/II | II or IIIN/II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with ROPS or Cab | ComfortGard Cab |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 11.00-16 , 14.9/13-28 | Ag: 10.00-16 , 12.4R24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4/15-38 | Ag: 16.9R30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Closed-center pressure and flow compensated |
| SCV Flow | 71.9 LPM (16.9 GPM (64.0 LPM) Dual pumps: 19.0 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 172.4 bar (2500.0 psi) | — |
| Lift Capacity | — | 3279.0 kg (5103.7 lbs (2315.0 kg) Optional: 7228.9 lbs) |
| Front PTO Type | — | Optional |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 1000 RPM |
| Torque Power | — | 1500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 469.2 N·m (346.1 lb-ft) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 60.4 l (13.2 gal (50.0 l) IVT: 16.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | John Deere IVT |
| Working Pressure | — | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) |
| Valves | — | 2 to 4 |
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