Compare/John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 7610

John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 7610

Verdict: John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 7610

The John Deere 6430 Premium and the John Deere 7610 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7610 leads on rated power with 116 hp against 115 hp. John Deere 6430 Premium is the lighter machine (10,064 kg vs 12,352 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6430 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 7610 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6430 Premium if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

115 hp

116 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference

Four speeds (1-4) in five ranges (A-E) with reverser lever. Speeds (1-4) and forward-reverse shuttle are power shifts. Ranges are synchronized, and may be shifting on the move by using the clutch.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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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

6430

basic tractorReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

85.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

65.8 kWReference

80.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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

800-2325Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2300Reference

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Torque

469.2 NmReference

569.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Oil capacity

60.4 LReference

102.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

29.1 LReference

23.7 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

Max power

87.0 kWReference

80.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

82.0 kWReference

90.0 kWReference

Engine

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104.4 kWReference

Power

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104.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical direct injectionReference

Transmission

John Deere IVTReference

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

20 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

89.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

87.0 kWReference

94.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.2 LReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

60.2 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIN/II (optional)Reference

IIIN/IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3279 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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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Valves

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2 to 5Reference

SCV flow

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98.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

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4558 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIIN/IIReference

Front lift

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3492 kgReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discsReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

181.7 LReference

344.4 LReference

Max capacity

8997 kgReference

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Front axle

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14.4 LReference

Front hubs

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

240 cmReference

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Weight

10064 to 10474 poundsReference

12352 to 14540 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9R30Reference

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Ag front

12.4R24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R30Reference

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Rear axle

78 by 2555 mmReference

91 by 3012 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 201 cmReference

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Rear tread

160 to 230 cmReference

152 to 275 cmReference

Shipping

4751 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

2249 kgReference

2848 kgReference

Max front axle

5801 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5998 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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290 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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279 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

Length

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439 cmReference

Width

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297 cmReference

Height

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279 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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5602 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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6004 kgReference

Operating

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6595 kgReference

John Deere 6430 Premium attachments

6430 Premium Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

140Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

25.0 l/hourReference

26.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

4887 kgReference

8045 kgReference

Speeds

7610 Serial Number Location

7610 Serial Numbers

1997

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1001Reference

1998

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10001Reference

1999

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20001Reference

2000

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30001Reference

2001

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50001Reference

2002

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70005Reference

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.