SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 6430 Premium vs Ford 8210
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 6430 Premium and the Ford 8210. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 6430 Premium85.8 kW (115.1 HP)
Ford 821085.8 kW (115.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 6430 Premium4750.0 kg (2WD: 10064.1 lbs (4565.0 kg) 4WD: 10471.9 lbs)
Ford 82104250.0 kg (2WD: 8730.3 lbs (3960.0 kg) 4WD: 9369.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 6430 Premium3279.0 kg (5103.7 lbs (2315.0 kg) Optional: 7228.9 lbs)
Ford 82102010.0 kg (4431.3 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 6430 Premium Agricultural Tractors | Ford 8210 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 85.8 kW (115.1 HP) | 85.8 kW (115.1 HP) |
| Weight | 4750.0 kg (2WD: 10064.1 lbs (4565.0 kg) 4WD: 10471.9 lbs) | 4250.0 kg (2WD: 8730.3 lbs (3960.0 kg) 4WD: 9369.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 3279.0 kg (5103.7 lbs (2315.0 kg) Optional: 7228.9 lbs) | 2010.0 kg (4431.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Infinitely variable transmission | Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Pump Flow | 109.8 LPM (29.0 GPM) | 68.9 LPM (18.2 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2007-2012 | 1982-1991 |
| Engine Model | John Deere 4045HL480 PowerTech Plus | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4523 cc (276.0 cu in.) | 6571 cc (401.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 or 540/540E/1000 | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Optional | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | — |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 469.2 N·m (346.1 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 128Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 240.0 cm (94.5 in.) | 278.0 cm (109.4 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 181.7 l (48.0 gal) | 178.0 l (47.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 15.9 l (4.2 gal) | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) | 21.3 l (5.6 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.4 l (16.0 gal) | 56.8 l (15.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 60.4 l (13.2 gal (50.0 l) IVT: 16.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere IVT | Dual Power |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 40.2 km/h (Forward: 25.0 MPH) | 10.0 km/h (Forward: 17.0 MPH (27.3 km/h) Reverse: 6.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Mechanical wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II or IIIN/II | II |
| Cabin Type | ComfortGard Cab | Cab with air-conditioning |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 10.00-16 , 12.4R24 | Ag: 14.9-24, 14.9-28 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9R30 | Ag: 18.4-34, 18.4-38, 16.9-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed-center pressure and flow compensated | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 to 4 | 2 to 4 |
| Length | — | 448.0 cm (176.4 in.) |
| Height | — | 289.0 cm (Cab Height: 113.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 49.0 cm (Front axle: 19.3 in.) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control and top-link draft sensing |
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