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John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 7420 High-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 7420 High-Crop
The John Deere 6430 Premium and the John Deere 7420 High-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 6430 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
115 hp
115 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser.Reference
Original price
$80,911 (2010)Reference
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Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
6430
basic tractorReference
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7420
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row-cropReference
7420HC
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high-cropReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
85.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
65.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
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Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
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Rated Power (gross)
85.8 kWReference
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Compression
19:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
850-2460Reference
850-2250Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1300-2100Reference
Torque
469.2 NmReference
610.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
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Oil capacity
60.4 LReference
21.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
29.1 LReference
28.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Max power
87.0 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
82.0 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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207.0 LReference
Engine
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100.7 kWReference
Power
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100.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere IVTReference
John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
87.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
60.2 LReference
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Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
60.2 LReference
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Pressure
200.0 barReference
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Rear valves
2 to 4Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
III/IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3279 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
540/1000Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
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Front PTO Type
1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
85.1 kWReference
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SCV flow
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101.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
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4513 kgReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
181.7 LReference
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Max capacity
8997 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
10064 to 10474 poundsReference
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Front tire
10.00-16Reference
320/90R46Reference
Rear tire
16.9R30Reference
320/90R46Reference
Ag front
12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
320/90R46Reference
Ag rear
16.9R30Reference
320/90R46Reference
Rear axle
78 by 2555 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 201 cmReference
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Rear tread
160 to 230 cmReference
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Shipping
4751 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
2249 kgReference
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Max front axle
5801 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5998 kgReference
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Length
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457 cmReference
Height (cab)
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313 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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74 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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103 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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75 cmReference
John Deere 6430 Premium attachments
6430 Premium Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
115Reference
115Reference
Charging volts
14Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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850Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
25.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4887 kgReference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.