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John Deere 8430 Specs
John Deere 8430 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Row-Crop Tractor, horsepower 227.5 kW, weight 11698.0 kg, lift capacity 8300.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 227.5 kW | 305.1 HP |
| Weight | 11698.0 kg | 24824.0 lbs (11260.0 kg) ILS: 25789.6 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 8300.0 kg | 17295.2 lbs (7845.0 kg) 18298.3 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Infinitely Variable Transmission | |
| Length | 556.0 cm | 218.9 in. |
| Pump Flow | 120.0 LPM | 31.7 GPM |
| Years Made | 2006-2009 | |
| Engine Model | John Deere PowerTech | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 8980 cc | 548.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 11.81 cm | 4.65 in. |
| Stroke | 13.59 cm | 5.35 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000 or 540/1000 | |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 925A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 312.0 cm | 122.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 305.0 cm | ILS: 118.9 in. (302.0 cm) MFWD: 120.1 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 681.0 l | 179.9 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 27.9 l | 6.4 gal (24.1 l) ILS: 7.4 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 40.0 l | 10.6 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 159.0 l | 40.0 gal (151.4 l) ILS: 42.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 54.9 l | 9.5 gal (36.0 l) With aux reservoir: 14.5 gal |
| Transmission Model | John Deere IVT | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 50.0 km/h | Forward: 31.1 MPH |
| Brakes | Wet disc | |
| Drawbar Category | III or IV | |
| Cabin Type | CommandView Cab | |
| Steering Type | Power | |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center PFC | |
| Total Flow | 227.1 LPM | 44.0 GPM (166.6 LPM) Optional: 60.0 GPM |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
