SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 9100 vs John Deere 8430
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 9100 and the John Deere 8430. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 9100194.0 kW (260.1 HP)
John Deere 8430227.5 kW (305.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 910012873.0 kg (28380.1 lbs)
John Deere 843011698.0 kg (24824.0 lbs (11260.0 kg) ILS: 25789.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 91006290.0 kg (13867.1 lbs)
John Deere 84308300.0 kg (17295.2 lbs (7845.0 kg) 18298.3 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 9100 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8430Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 194.0 kW (260.1 HP) | 227.5 kW (305.1 HP) |
| Weight | 12873.0 kg (28380.1 lbs) | 11698.0 kg (24824.0 lbs (11260.0 kg) ILS: 25789.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 6290.0 kg (13867.1 lbs) | 8300.0 kg (17295.2 lbs (7845.0 kg) 18298.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Infinitely Variable Transmission |
| Length | 695.0 cm (273.6 in.) | 556.0 cm (218.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 132.5 LPM (35.0 GPM) | 120.0 LPM (31.7 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1997-2001 | 2006-2009 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere PowerTech |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 8128 cc (496.0 cu in.) | 8980 cc (548.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.61 cm (4.57 in.) | 11.81 cm (4.65 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.90 cm (5.08 in.) | 13.59 cm (5.35 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | 1000 or 540/1000 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 925A | Two 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 349.0 cm (Cab Height: 137.4 in.) | 312.0 cm (122.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 350.0 cm (137.8 in.) | 305.0 cm (ILS: 118.9 in. (302.0 cm) MFWD: 120.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 73.0 cm (28.7 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1022.0 l (270.0 gal) | 681.0 l (179.9 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | 27.9 l (6.4 gal (24.1 l) ILS: 7.4 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 53.0 l (14.0 gal) | 40.0 l (10.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 98.4 l (26.0 gal) | 54.9 l (9.5 gal (36.0 l) With aux reservoir: 14.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 0W-40 | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere PowerShift | John Deere IVT |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | 4×4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.7 km/h (Forward: 17.8 MPH (28.6 km/h) Reverse: 5.4 MPH) | 50.0 km/h (Forward: 31.1 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | III | III or IV |
| Cabin Type | Cab | CommandView Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 20.8R38 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 20.8R38 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center PFC | Closed center PFC |
| Total Flow | 166.6 LPM (44.0 GPM) | 227.1 LPM (44.0 GPM (166.6 LPM) Optional: 60.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 3 to 5 | 3 to 5 |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 159.0 l (40.0 gal (151.4 l) ILS: 42.0 gal) |
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